The Heartsmith (2025) Movie Script
(gentle music)
(gentle music)
(gentle music)
Alright, it's time to shut up shop.
C'mon, everybody out.
C'mon, it's time to go.
[Mr. Dealey] But I've
got nowhere else to go.
That's not my problem.
(Mr. Dealey grunts)
(Mr. Dealey grunts and whimpers)
Make it go away. (Whimpering) Please.
(gentle music continues)
(water dripping) (Umbrella man knocks)
(door buzzes)
(door clicks)
(gentle music continues)
(steam hissing)
(gentle music continues)
(steam hissing continues)
(footsteps tapping)
(Mr. Dealey whimpering)
This is Mr. Dealey. His wife left him.
He has a broken heart.
(Mr. Dealey whimpering)
Is it true you can take the pain away?
Please, make it stop.
I can't live like this anymore.
What's that for?
To unlock.
Unlock? Unlock what?
Your heart.
- What's he doing?
- Fixing you.
(keys jangling) (Mr. Dealey gasping)
(heartbeat thumping)
Why's it so cold?
Oh, that's normal.
How long?
I think you better get some rest.
I feel nothing. (Sobbing)
Why can't I feel?
Because you're empty.
You see, a broken
heart will last a lifetime,
unless it mends.
Now, sometimes, it heals itself;
The, uh, the cracks bind together,
but it's never completely fixed.
There's always a small crack or a chip,
and when there is turmoil internally,
then everything outside is confused.
So fix your heart,
to fix you.
(Mr. Dealey whimpers)
(heartbeat thumping)
(uplifting music)
(light buzzes)
(heartbeat thumping)
(birds chirping)
(footsteps tapping)
Will he love again?
Good.
Yes, well, we can't fix everyone,
but we must fix the ones that we can.
You want some breakfast?
You should rest. Eat something.
(phone ringing)
(elevator dings)
(people chattering faintly)
Regarding the results of your check-up,
there's a 0.02 percent of
gold found in human blood.
We found that your gold
percentage is unusually high.
Now, we don't actually
know what that means.
Honestly, um, we've never
seen a result like this before.
But it doesn't seem to
have affected your health.
In fact,
you have the most clean
and pure blood I've ever seen.
(people chattering faintly)
Mr. Cross. Um, I think
I've found your donor.
Bring it to me.
(birds chirping)
(bright music)
(people chattering)
Thanks!
Oh! I didn't order that, dear.
I know, but you need it.
Compliments of the house.
You're paying for that cake.
I know.
Sundae, why do you waste
money on complete strangers?
It's not a waste to
the person you give it to.
Whatever, it's your decision.
And the choices we make, make us.
Hey, I got a choice for you,
take the trash bags out
to the dumpster. (Laughs)
That's not a choice, that's an order,
but I do choose to do it.
Where you going with that?
Ay, you're paying for that, too!
(gentle music)
(plastic crinkling)
Coffee break.
Oh, three sugars?
Of course!
Oh, you're an angel.
No, even better. I'm a baker.
Oh, bless you, bless you.
- Take care, now.
- Thank you. (Inhales)
(footsteps tapping)
(refrigerator humming)
(mysterious music) (rain pattering)
(mysterious music continues)
(rain patter continues)
(Heartsmith knocks)
The usual, is it?
(people shouting)
You wanna go? Huh?
Go on. Get out of here, mate.
It's okay, it's okay. (Continues faintly)
Who the hell is that guy?
C'mon, let's just go somewhere else.
(footsteps tapping) (energetic music)
(Mr. Cross coughing)
(ominous music)
- Let me get this right.
You're asking me an extension
on your pre-existing extension?
Is that right?
Yes.
But you see, I would
be able to pay you with
One round.
What?
You survive one round,
and I give you your extension.
But I won't be able to pay you now.
Please, sir, I will! I will pay you!
Let me see it.
This checks out?
Yes, sir.
(ominous music continues)
C'mon, let's go, let's go.
I don't think he's gonna make it.
You'll be surprised, Mr. Ruby,
just how much pain human body can endure
when it is desperate
and motivated by survival.
(ominous music continues)
Thank you, Mr. Cross. Thank you so much.
Mm. Then again, some
people are doomed to be cattle.
What should I do with him?
What's the humane thing
to do with a wounded animal?
(gun clicks)
(gunshot pops)
(ominous music)
(phone rings)
I'm about to go into surgery.
[Voice on Phone] I paid
a fortune for that property,
so make sure you clean house.
Understood.
(ominous music) (gun clicks)
(intense music)
(gunshot hisses)
(gunshot hisses) (victim grunts)
(gunshots popping)
(intense music continues)
(gunshot hisses) (victim groans)
(gunshots popping)
(eerie music)
Time of death, (pocket watch rattles)
9:07.
(phone buzzes)
Doctor's office.
I gotta shoot, want a ride?
No, I'm gonna walk, thanks.
- Okay, later.
- Have a good night!
(eerie music)
(pot bubbling)
(gentle music)
(door squeaking)
(gentle music continues)
(footsteps tapping)
(metal clinking)
(gentle music continues)
(fabric tears)
(water splashing)
(keys clinking)
(intense music)
(footsteps tapping) (gentle music)
(bags rattling)
(intense music)
Every canvas is a journey.
They say painting is calming.
It's meant to slow your heart rate down.
Where have you been?
Working, as we all must.
I've never understood why
you've called this place Jim's Gym.
Your name isn't Jim.
It was my wife's idea.
First or second one?
- Third one.
- Ah.
(gentle music)
Right, let's see what's
under the hood, shall we?
(chain jangling)
(heartbeat thumping)
(heart squishes)
(gentle music continues)
(Mr. Cross breathing heavily)
It's dying, the cracks are too deep.
No ordinary heart fragment can fix this.
Only a heart of gold can.
I know, I know. It's on its way now.
Just tell me, how long?
Two, maybe three days.
(sighs) Time.
It isn't the main thing,
it's the only thing.
How long it's gonna take?
Life and death are one thread;
The same line viewed from
different sides, that's all.
What's that?
Tears of a child.
Only something so innocent and pure
can help cleanse a black heart.
(heartbeat thumping)
(intense music)
I see. Which one of you did I offend?
That would be me.
Unfortunately, in my line of work,
I do have a tendency to upset people,
so I'm not going to try and
waste time and make amends,
so let's get to work.
You know, I have studied
various martial disciplines in my past.
I remember, as a kid, my
father watching Bruce Lee.
I suppose that had some effect on me.
So, like any good Chinese
boy, I studied Wing Chun,
but I found it too rigid and
limiting from the waist down.
Then, I tried karate, but
that was way too linear.
Then, I moved on to kickboxing.
Now, that was certainly more real,
but I was confined to the rules of a sport.
Then, I moved on to more
exotic, rare arts, like silat.
Now, that was certainly more effective,
but not quite right.
Then I discovered the
ultimate form of combat.
(gunshots hissing) (boxers shout)
(both groaning)
Gun Fu.
(gentle music)
(Umbrella Man knocks)
(door buzzes)
(gentle music continues)
This is not good.
Where did she come from?
I told you before you
shouldn't pick up strays.
(gasps) Is that?
(heartbeat thumping)
Who is she?
I don't know.
That thread won't hold it.
I know.
Whatever was done
to her really broke her.
Where are you going?
I don't know, but there's
always somewhere to go.
(crickets chirping)
(gentle music)
(Sundae gasps)
(gentle music continues)
(Sundae gasps)
(gentle music continues)
(Sundae and Heartsmith gasp)
Where am I?
[Heartsmith] My workshop.
What happened to me?
[Heartsmith] Uh-would
you like some hot milk?
Actually, I would. Why
am I craving hot milk?
(liquid pouring)
[Heartsmith] It helps warm the heart.
How did I get here?
[Heartsmith] I found you.
I don't remember.
I was at work, then I was walking home.
Then. (Gasps)
Drink. You'll feel better.
(gentle music continues)
Oh.
That feels good.
Why can't I remember?
Sometimes the heart
protects you from remembering.
Is there somebody you wanna contact?
I don't have a phone, but there's a... No.
I don't have a phone, either.
Everybody I talk to, I talk to.
Why don't you have a phone?
There's nobody for me to talk to.
Oh.
So tell me,
what do you do here?
I fix things.
You mean like, watches and gadgets?
Sometimes.
Did you fix me?
I tried.
Thank you.
Wow! Did you make this?
Yes.
(bright music plays)
Tell me, where's this train going?
To a place where
everything starts with a dream.
Oh, that sounds wonderful.
When you gonna go there?
Someday.
(gentle music)
I'm Sundae, like the ice cream,
not the day.
And you?
I'm the Heartsmith.
(gunshot pops) (body thunks)
How could you let a
wounded little girl get away?
I'm gonna call it, 8:04.
[Mr. Cross] Find the girl.
If I have to go shopping for a donor,
then my fee will have to go up.
[Mr. Cross] Fine. Just
get the girl. (Coughs)
Do evil deeds, and
pain will be the outcome.
You're one to talk.
Ah, but my actions are
a result of employment.
Nothing personal, just doing the job.
Oh, and how you love your job.
Love what you do, and do what you love.
(bright music) (birds chirping)
(bell rings)
(rock slides)
(static buzzes)
Oh! It's you. What do you wanna know?
Oh, right.
[Umbrella Man] How long?
Well, as long as it takes.
(static buzzes)
(bright music continues)
(tube rattling)
You wouldn't happen to have
anything I could wear, would you?
Uh, oh.
Maybe I should I go home.
Get some new clothes?
- It's too dangerous.
They might know where you live.
We should go to the police.
[Heartsmith] No, no,
no. You're still not fixed.
You need to stay here,
where I have the tools,
where, where I can...
Fix me?
(gentle music)
Who are these people?
And what do they want
with me? I'm a nobody.
[Heartsmith] They want what you have.
What do I have?
A heart of gold.
Is that rare?
How many gold hearts have you seen?
Oh.
Why is my heart gold?
[Heartsmith] Because you're kind.
That's it?
[Heartsmith] Yes.
But aren't most people kind?
No.
Everyone has acts of kindness in them,
but very few are just kind.
Is it difficult to mend a broken heart?
Sometimes.
Can't hearts mend themselves?
That's what they say,
but I've never seen it.
Well, I can't stand around
in this fashion statement.
What if you come with
me, back to my apartment?
We can use the back
the way, through the alley.
I'll be in and out. Please?
(bike rattling)
(gentle music)
I'll just be a minute.
Make yourself at home.
(gentle music continues)
(gentle music continues)
They're beautiful, aren't they?
Yes. Who are they?
Orphans, from the Mother
Goose Home down the street.
You work there?
Sometimes, on my days off.
[Heartsmith] They all look so happy.
That's because they are.
An orphanage doesn't have
to be dark, depressing and sad.
It's a place of hope and joy.
Everybody's like
brothers and sisters there,
always playing and laughing.
I should know, I grew up there.
I'd offer you something to eat,
but it's the end of the week,
so I haven't gone grocery shopping yet.
It's okay. I'm not hungry.
Well, I am. C'mon,
let's get something to eat.
(bike rattling)
(gentle music)
(gentle music)
(gentle music) (birds chirping)
If I could eat cake everyday, I would.
Home is where the cake is.
Why are you always sad?
I can't help it, it's my heart.
Is it broken?
What happened?
I lost somebody.
Oh. I'm sorry.
That explains why you don't talk that much.
My silence is just
another word for my pain.
That's so sad. (Gasps)
Come on, let's get back to my workshop.
(eerie music)
(Dr. D knocks) (door buzzes)
(steam hissing)
(door squeaks) (eerie music)
I knew you were someone who is not.
How so?
Your three knocks, the
cadence, it was different.
You're not the Heartsmith.
I'm a lot of people who I am not.
I need the girl's heart.
So does she.
Listen, Umbrella Man.
My job entails making people disappear,
though I try to keep it to the mark.
Unnecessary casualties
is not good for business.
We are all unreliable
narrators of our own stories.
Very well.
(eerie music continues) (gunshots popping)
(umbrella clatters)
(eerie music)
(bike squeaks)
(Sundae whimpering)
(gentle music)
Ah! I can't breathe.
- Swallow this.
- What is it?
Gold flakes, it'll help relieve the pain.
(Sundae gulping)
(Sundae gasping)
(Sundae sighs) (gentle music continues)
What's the matter?
- We have to go.
- Go?
Go where?
- Here.
[Sundae] Jagged Heights?
It's a mountain.
Quickly, we must go
before they get there first!
Who?
The people who did this to you.
Here, hold this. (Sundae gasps)
We must move fast.
I don't understand, what's going on?
You're dying!
Your heart will crack in two
if we don't bind it with gold.
So, why don't we just
buy some gold, then?
No, the gold you buy in a shop
is mixed with silver, copper, and platinum.
It has to be pure gold from
the heart of a mountain.
We must go to Jagged Heights.
How do you know this mountain has gold?
The Umbrella Man knows.
He's the one that brought
this map right here.
[Sundae] Who's the Umbrella Man?
A friend.
[Sundae] Where is he?
Around.
(gentle music continues)
(paper rustling)
Okay, what else do we need?
Oh, where did you get all that from?
[Heartsmith] It's my savings. C'mon!
Uh, shouldn't we pack some clothes?
There's no time. Let's go! (Sundae yelps)
(bright music)
(bike rattling)
(crickets chirping)
(bike rattling) (eerie music)
You're late.
I am?
(flames crackling)
You've got one hour.
(gentle music)
We need somewhere to stay for the night.
I'll be waiting.
(door creaks)
(crickets chirping)
Take the bucket. She's waiting.
Who?
Follow the path.
Once you've finished cleaning,
make sure you untie the rope.
Otherwise, she cannot gleam.
Thank you for letting us stay.
It's what I do.
(grass rustling)
(animal calling)
(gentle music)
(brush rustling)
(gentle music continues)
(bird calling)
(animal snarling)
(intense music)
(wolf howls)
(Heartsmith panting)
(Heartsmith grunts)
(animal snarling)
(animal whimpering)
(lady gasps)
(gentle music)
I'm sorry if I scared you.
Sometimes, the moon gets cloudy,
and thus, she becomes confused.
Thank you for your service, Heartsmith.
I'm trying to find Jagged Heights.
Oh, then you'll need this.
(steam hissing)
(gentle music)
What is it?
It's a mercury stone. It
comes from that mountain.
It has a memory. It'll
help you find your way.
Hmm.
She's beautiful, isn't she?
(gentle music continues)
(crickets chirping)
(gentle music)
(ominous music) (footsteps tapping)
- You got it?
- Not yet.
But I know where she's going,
and that presents, maybe, a better option.
Either way, you'll get your gold heart.
I just need more time.
- Time is my life!
Why are you talking to me, then?
I really don't like him.
[Robber] Phone, car keys. Now!
Do you know what the
definition of a robbery is?
Me stealing your shit?
Not quite.
A robbery is defined as a crime
of taking something of
value by force, threat,
or by putting the
victim in a state of fear.
The problem you have is
none of this applies to
my current disposition.
Say what?
(robber grunts) (gunshot pops)
(gun clicks) (shell clatters)
Hm. 12:30.
(clothing rustling)
(birds chirping)
(gentle music)
Morning.
Oh, (chuckles) thanks.
I love mornings.
Have you always been a heartsmith?
No. I was an artisan
for mechanical things.
My dad taught me.
Was he the person you lost?
Yes.
But I lost him because we lost my sister.
She's a story I just can't tell anymore.
I'm sorry.
I have something for you.
(gentle music continues)
Oh. It's beautiful.
[Heartsmith] It's a mercury stone.
It'll help us find our way.
I love it. Thank you.
(gentle music continues)
We should get going.
(wind whistling)
Wait a minute.
That can't be right.
What is it?
- It's moved!
- What?
The mountain, it's moved!
Well, I don't blame it.
If I were a mountain,
I'd get bored staying
in one spot all the time.
Yeah, but now it's in
the opposite direction!
Hey, it's okay.
(stone twinkles)
Of course.
Gold combines with mercury.
It's showing us the way. C'mon!
What about your milk?
- Let's go!
- Oop!
(bright music)
(bicycle rattling)
(feet skidding)
(gentle music)
What are you doing?
I'm writing a postcard.
To who?
To Jagged Heights.
I figure if the postcard
can find its way there,
then, so can we!
(gentle music)
(birds chirping)
(playful music)
(canon blasts)
(gunfire blasting)
(Mr. Tumblety imitates explosions)
Hello?
In here! (Playful music)
You are just in time.
We are?
Yes, the final assault is about to begin.
Okay. Who are the good guys?
Uh, there are neither good or bad,
but thinking makes them so.
- Oh.
- Yes.
- I'll be these guys, then.
- Oh! (Laughs)
They're pretty bad. (Laughs)
- Oh.
Um, ah, here.
Why don't you have this little chap?
He's a Cavalry Scout.
He will help you find your way.
You can keep him!
Thank you.
We're looking for Jagged Heights?
Jagged Heights, the moving mountain?
[Sundae] Yeah, can you help us?
You must follow the lampyrids.
The what?
The lampyrids, the candle flies.
Where do we find them?
Down by the river.
- C'mon, let's go.
- No, no, no, no, no!
You can't now. You will
not be able to see them.
No, no, no, no, no.
You will have to wait 'til nightfall.
Do you have something to eat?
Of course!
In the fridge, help yourself,
help yourself! (Laughs)
I'm Sundae.
Sergeant Tumblety, RAF Regiment.
Now, we'll start with the aerial attack.
After all, he who controls the air,
controls everything.
- Are you ready?
- Mm-hmm!
Okay.
(eerie music)
(footsteps crunching)
Your heart's beating
much too fast, Doctor.
I'd get that checked if I were you.
Dread Black, only you
have this affect on me.
I'm here on behalf of Mr. Cross.
Another ill-fated man.
How do I find Jagged Heights?
You can't. It won't let you.
Listen, witch. (Dread Black hisses)
I don't have much time.
I need need the mountain's gold heart,
and I know you can find it.
Perhaps I can.
But what do you have for me?
Are you hungry?
Sorry it's a cold spread.
What's it going to be?
Never do business on an empty stomach.
Fine. Take your time.
You don't want to get indigestion.
(Dread Black hisses)
(gentle music)
What's this?
Black sand.
Think of it like a magnet.
It'll find your gold.
I guess. Until next time.
This will be the last.
Oh? Going somewhere?
No, I'm not.
(gentle music continues)
(water splashing)
Do you see anything?
Not yet.
What about your necklace? Anything?
(sighs) No, just a necklace.
Do you remember they used to
do boat rides at Red Fern Park?
(gentle music)
- I've never been.
Really?
One of the mothers from the orphanage
used to take all us kids
down there every Saturday.
I loved that.
I remember seeing this
woman sitting in a boat,
holding this umbrella.
She was so refined and elegant.
I wanted to be just like her.
I think you're all those things.
You do?
Yeah.
(water splashing)
(leaves rustling)
Now it's perfect.
Maybe Mr. Tumblety was wrong.
I don't see any... Lampyrids.
(bright music)
I guess it's that way.
(gentle music)
(vehicle rumbling) (tires crunching)
(footsteps tapping)
(wind whistling)
(eerie music)
(gentle music) (water splashing)
Where did they all go?
(phone ringing)
Listen.
(phone ringing)
You hear that?
Look!
(eerie music) (water splashing)
(phone ringing)
(waters splashing) (phone ringing)
(phone clicks) (static buzzes)
[Voice on Phone] Beware The Judder Man.
(dial tone hums)
What'd they say?
"Beware The Judder Man."
That doesn't sound good.
(water splashing)
(gentle music) (crickets chirping)
Quiet town.
Well, it is almost midnight.
I think she wants us to go over.
Wait!
(Judder Man clicking and growling)
(eerie music)
Let's go.
- Thank you.
- Shh!
(chains rattling) (Judder Man growling)
(Babushka Lady speaking
in foreign language)
(static buzzes)
Beware The Judder Man.
Beware The Judder Man.
Feel the judders.
Feel the judders.
Judders, judders, judders, judders!
(static buzzes)
(match crackles)
(Heartsmith and Sundae breathing heavily)
Now, let's get you two something to eat.
(eerie music)
What brings you to Hollow
Town? Lost your way?
No, we're searching for Jagged Heights.
- Ooh, what's that, my dear?
- It's a mountain.
That's nice. What about you, young man?
I'm with her.
I can see that.
You haven't taken your eyes
off her since you sat down.
What was that thing earlier?
What thing, dear?
That thing outside, the Judder
(eerie music) (Babushka Lady gasps)
Never speak it. Understood?
Yes, Miss.
Good.
Best not to concern
yourself with such things.
More soup, dear?
No, thank you.
It looks like a nice village you have here.
It used to be.
It was a fishing village, but
not a very successful one.
Then, one day,
the mayor of the town
came into some wealth, gold.
Many of the people thought
he might share some of this wealth,
help restore the village, but he didn't.
Then, one night, someone stole his gold.
(eerie music)
The mayor was angry.
He became obsessed with finding it.
He did so many unspeakable
things to the people.
So much suffering,
so much blood.
It changed him, it changed his face.
He went mad
and was committed to a lunatic asylum.
Eventually, he died,
but not before cursing the village.
He still looks for his gold
every night.
(Babushka Lady gasps)
(Babushka Lady sniffing)
Anyway, that was then.
Now, let me show you to your rooms.
(gentle music)
This'll be your room for tonight.
Yours is in the attic.
Thank you.
Now, you must promise me
that you will not step outside this house,
not until the sun has risen.
No matter what you hear,
don't leave your rooms.
- We promise.
- Yes.
Good. Sleep well.
And breakfast is at 7:00.
I'll see you in the morning.
(door clicks)
(footsteps tapping)
(eerie music)
(body squelching)
(intense music)
(Judder Man growls)
(Judder Man clicking)
(birds chirping)
(gentle music)
Morning.
Morning.
- Are you okay?
- Yeah.
I just woke up feeling
blue. I don't know why.
It's your heart.
If the crack isn't fixed,
it will keep getting bigger
and you'll feel more sad.
Well, I did start to feel a little better
looking at this guy.
The Old Timer?
Isn't he wonderful?
He's so peaceful and
content, smoking his pipe.
What am I thinking?
Uh, I don't know.
No, that's not it. Try again.
You're thinking, "Should I say something?
And if I do, is it the right thing to say?"
You're wondering how
all of this is will end,
and when it does,
(gentle music) what happens next,
because you can't possibly
go back to the life you had
knowing that that person
is out there.
Yeah, that's it.
What is it?
- I don't know.
- Is it painful?
Yes and no. It's something else.
Maybe I just need some hot milk.
Could I?
It feels weak. It's so slow.
(gentle music continues)
(keys jangling)
(heartbeat thumping)
It looks so sad.
(Sundae gasps)
You can't be sad, your heart
isn't strong enough. C'mon.
(birds chirping) (intense music)
(gentle music)
It's beautiful here.
How could a place like this be
shrouded in so much darkness?
Beauty can hide monsters.
Yeah, but not all monsters are bad.
Besides, wherever flowers
bloom, so does hope.
This is so beautiful. But it's damaged.
Sometimes the broken parts
are what makes a thing beautiful.
Let me see.
(gentle music continues)
(metal clinking)
(gentle music continues)
There.
Fixed.
(gentle music continues)
(birds chirping)
(gentle music)
That's the man we saw on
the television, Mayor Judder.
Psst! Follow me, quickly!
(bright music) (birds chirping)
(Abigail crying)
They're here to help.
(Grandfather wheezing)
What is it?
It's his heart.
I'm so sorry, Abigail.
It's okay, Grandpa, I'm here.
(keys jangling)
(Abigail whimpers)
(heartbeat thumping)
What's the matter?
He's been bottling up
his feelings for a long time,
building up a wall around his heart.
Now, it's covered in
stone, and it can't breathe.
(Grandfather wheezing)
(heartbeat thumping)
(hammer tapping)
(Grandfather inhales sharply)
(stone crumbling)
[Abigail] Oh, thank
you, thank you! (Crying)
(Grandfather wheezing)
(Heartsmith breathing deeply)
(birds chirping)
Here, something to eat on your journey.
Thank you for everything.
It had to be so.
Together is a beautiful place to be.
Travel safe.
(birds chirping)
(gentle music)
(footsteps crunching)
Look at this place. How
old do you think this place is?
Maybe wartime?
Look.
He who controls the
air, controls everything.
Mr. Tumblety! (Playful music)
(gentle music)
(wind whistling)
I guess it's this way.
(playful music)
(footsteps tapping) (birds chirping)
You sure this is the way?
No. But where else are we gonna go?
(suspenseful music)
Can you walk a little faster?
I can, but I don't want to.
Okay then, just don't look up.
You mean don't look down?
How about don't look up or down?
(eerie music) (bats screeching)
(intense music)
(intense music continues)
(Sundae and Heartsmith laughing)
(birds chirping) (gentle music)
(coins rattling)
Toll fee.
[Heartsmith] Uh, uh, of course.
Um, where are we?
Exactly where you should be.
(coins rattle)
(bright music) (water crashing)
(water splashing) (bright music continues)
(intense music)
No!
(gunshot hisses)
(intense music)
(water splashing)
(intense music continues)
(gunshot pops) (intense music)
(gunshots popping)
(Heartsmith grunts)
(gunshots popping)
(Sundae panting)
(gentle music)
(gunshot hisses) (leaves rustling)
(gun clicks)
(water splashes)
(ominous music)
(stone twinkles)
(birds chirping)
(intense music)
(footsteps crunching)
(footsteps crunching)
(intense music continues)
[Heartsmith] Run! (Sundae gasps)
What is this, a gentlemen's challenge?
As you wish.
(intense music) (Heartsmith
breathing heavily)
Distribute your weight correctly.
Yes, better.
(intense music)
(Heartsmith grunts)
You know, my father
used to take me to the forest
when I was a kid.
(Heartsmith panting) Sometimes,
it feels like I never left.
There's something
everlasting about the forest.
Perhaps it's the trees.
How are you? You feeling ready?
(Heartsmith breathing heavily)
Now remember, balance.
(Heartsmith grunting) (intense music)
(Heartsmith groans)
(Heartsmith panting)
(Dr. D grunts)
(sighs) I must say, Heartsmith,
you're making this
procedure very difficult.
(intense music)
(Heartsmith grunts)
(gunshot pops)
(Sundae breathing heavily)
(gentle music) (birds chirping continues)
Time of death, (pocket watch rattles)
Curious.
(Dr. D coughs)
(Dr. D sighs) (phone buzzing)
(gentle music continues)
(footsteps crunching)
(Sundae breathing heavily)
No. No, no, no, no, no, no, no.
Where, where is it?
(intense music) (Sundae gasps)
(phone buzzing)
Yes, Mr. Cross?
I'm running out of time.
Well, lost time can't be found again.
(coughing) Can you do this?
Or should I tell the undertaker
to prepare another coffin beside mine?
Office hours are between 9:00 and 5:00.
I'm afraid you'll have to call back later.
(gentle music)
(birds chirping)
(Sundae gasping)
Hey, hey!
(Sundae breathing heavily)
(gentle music continues)
(Heartsmith panting)
I thought, I thought you were...
Are you okay?
Yes.
I think we're close. C'mon.
(intense music)
(intense music) (wind whistling)
(bright music)
- Look, through here.
- What?
It has to be. The
postcard's found its way.
(water splashing)
(birds chirping)
(gentle music)
[Umbrella Man] Time's up.
(gun clicks)
(Dr. D coughs)
(eerie music)
(intense music) (water dripping)
- What's the matter?
- Do you hear that?
(creature clicking and growling)
(creature clicking and growling)
(Sundae screams) (intense music)
(tools clatter)
(water splashing)
(Sundae and Heartsmith panting)
[Matre D'] Do you have an appointment?
No.
Hmm.
The earliest I can fit you in is now.
Okay.
Admission for two. (Gentle music)
(Sundae gasps)
Come on.
(ominous music)
(Mr. Cross coughing)
(gentle orchestral music)
(gunshot blasts) (blood splatters)
(gentle orchestral music continues)
(Sundae gasping)
(eerie music)
(footsteps shuffling)
(steam hisses)
Excuse me?
Ah, there you are! He
said you would come.
Who?
The Umbrella Man, of course?
What are you doing?
Just getting rid of this damn kudzu.
After all, gotta keep her healthy.
Who?
The mountain?
(Sundae coughing)
She don't look good.
The gold in her heart
is starting to break up.
The crack needs to be sealed now.
Where's the mountain's heart?
Over 'ere. C'mon.
(gentle music)
Well, what you waiting
for? You got your tools?
Here.
You chip off a bit of rock,
whack it in the old ticker,
job done.
(mountain rumbling)
Oo-hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo.
Oo? What's oo?
You better hurry up,
mate. She's about to shift.
- Shift?
- Move.
She's gonna jump. And trust me,
you don't wanna be in 'ere when she does.
Why, what happens?
Woah-ho-ho-ho-ho-ho-ho.
Actually, I don't know.
(ominous music)
(Sundae breathing deeply)
[Sid] C'mon then, son! Hurry up!
I'm trying!
Otherwise, we'll all end up brown bread.
Step aside, Heartsmith. (Gentle music)
That's not good.
(leaves rustling)
(Dr. D grunting)
Cheated death, I see.
You can't take its
heart. Just take a piece!
I'm afraid that will not serve.
- She'll die!
- Then, that is her fate!
See you on the other
side. Well, eventually.
(mountain rumbling)
(grate squeaks)
She can't move!
When this thing jumps,
there's no telling where it will end up.
Take care, son.
(mysterious music)
Go.
There's nowhere for me to go.
You need to leave.
All I ever need is you.
(gentle music)
(Sundae gasps)
What happened?
- Your heart's fixed.
- It is?
Your heart's beating stronger.
Sometimes the heart
needs more time to accept
what the mind already knows.
You said hearts can't mend themselves.
I was wrong.
Where are we?
Let's find out.
(eerie music) (Dr. D breathing heavily)
(Dr. D grunting and groaning)
(Dr. D sputtering)
(chains dragging)
(intense music)
(Judder Man growling)
What are you?
(Judder Man growls) (metal claws shing)
(metal claws shing) (blood splatters)
(eerie music) (gold rock thuds)
(Judder Man clicking and growling)
(birds chirping) (gentle music)
I wonder where we are?
Some place different.
Look.
(steam train chugging)
What is it?
It's someday.
(birds chirping) (gentle music continues)
(uplifting music) (wind whooshes)
(wind whistling)
(uplifting music continues)
(playful music)
(playful music continues)
(playful music continues)
(gentle music)
(gentle music)
(gentle music)
Alright, it's time to shut up shop.
C'mon, everybody out.
C'mon, it's time to go.
[Mr. Dealey] But I've
got nowhere else to go.
That's not my problem.
(Mr. Dealey grunts)
(Mr. Dealey grunts and whimpers)
Make it go away. (Whimpering) Please.
(gentle music continues)
(water dripping) (Umbrella man knocks)
(door buzzes)
(door clicks)
(gentle music continues)
(steam hissing)
(gentle music continues)
(steam hissing continues)
(footsteps tapping)
(Mr. Dealey whimpering)
This is Mr. Dealey. His wife left him.
He has a broken heart.
(Mr. Dealey whimpering)
Is it true you can take the pain away?
Please, make it stop.
I can't live like this anymore.
What's that for?
To unlock.
Unlock? Unlock what?
Your heart.
- What's he doing?
- Fixing you.
(keys jangling) (Mr. Dealey gasping)
(heartbeat thumping)
Why's it so cold?
Oh, that's normal.
How long?
I think you better get some rest.
I feel nothing. (Sobbing)
Why can't I feel?
Because you're empty.
You see, a broken
heart will last a lifetime,
unless it mends.
Now, sometimes, it heals itself;
The, uh, the cracks bind together,
but it's never completely fixed.
There's always a small crack or a chip,
and when there is turmoil internally,
then everything outside is confused.
So fix your heart,
to fix you.
(Mr. Dealey whimpers)
(heartbeat thumping)
(uplifting music)
(light buzzes)
(heartbeat thumping)
(birds chirping)
(footsteps tapping)
Will he love again?
Good.
Yes, well, we can't fix everyone,
but we must fix the ones that we can.
You want some breakfast?
You should rest. Eat something.
(phone ringing)
(elevator dings)
(people chattering faintly)
Regarding the results of your check-up,
there's a 0.02 percent of
gold found in human blood.
We found that your gold
percentage is unusually high.
Now, we don't actually
know what that means.
Honestly, um, we've never
seen a result like this before.
But it doesn't seem to
have affected your health.
In fact,
you have the most clean
and pure blood I've ever seen.
(people chattering faintly)
Mr. Cross. Um, I think
I've found your donor.
Bring it to me.
(birds chirping)
(bright music)
(people chattering)
Thanks!
Oh! I didn't order that, dear.
I know, but you need it.
Compliments of the house.
You're paying for that cake.
I know.
Sundae, why do you waste
money on complete strangers?
It's not a waste to
the person you give it to.
Whatever, it's your decision.
And the choices we make, make us.
Hey, I got a choice for you,
take the trash bags out
to the dumpster. (Laughs)
That's not a choice, that's an order,
but I do choose to do it.
Where you going with that?
Ay, you're paying for that, too!
(gentle music)
(plastic crinkling)
Coffee break.
Oh, three sugars?
Of course!
Oh, you're an angel.
No, even better. I'm a baker.
Oh, bless you, bless you.
- Take care, now.
- Thank you. (Inhales)
(footsteps tapping)
(refrigerator humming)
(mysterious music) (rain pattering)
(mysterious music continues)
(rain patter continues)
(Heartsmith knocks)
The usual, is it?
(people shouting)
You wanna go? Huh?
Go on. Get out of here, mate.
It's okay, it's okay. (Continues faintly)
Who the hell is that guy?
C'mon, let's just go somewhere else.
(footsteps tapping) (energetic music)
(Mr. Cross coughing)
(ominous music)
- Let me get this right.
You're asking me an extension
on your pre-existing extension?
Is that right?
Yes.
But you see, I would
be able to pay you with
One round.
What?
You survive one round,
and I give you your extension.
But I won't be able to pay you now.
Please, sir, I will! I will pay you!
Let me see it.
This checks out?
Yes, sir.
(ominous music continues)
C'mon, let's go, let's go.
I don't think he's gonna make it.
You'll be surprised, Mr. Ruby,
just how much pain human body can endure
when it is desperate
and motivated by survival.
(ominous music continues)
Thank you, Mr. Cross. Thank you so much.
Mm. Then again, some
people are doomed to be cattle.
What should I do with him?
What's the humane thing
to do with a wounded animal?
(gun clicks)
(gunshot pops)
(ominous music)
(phone rings)
I'm about to go into surgery.
[Voice on Phone] I paid
a fortune for that property,
so make sure you clean house.
Understood.
(ominous music) (gun clicks)
(intense music)
(gunshot hisses)
(gunshot hisses) (victim grunts)
(gunshots popping)
(intense music continues)
(gunshot hisses) (victim groans)
(gunshots popping)
(eerie music)
Time of death, (pocket watch rattles)
9:07.
(phone buzzes)
Doctor's office.
I gotta shoot, want a ride?
No, I'm gonna walk, thanks.
- Okay, later.
- Have a good night!
(eerie music)
(pot bubbling)
(gentle music)
(door squeaking)
(gentle music continues)
(footsteps tapping)
(metal clinking)
(gentle music continues)
(fabric tears)
(water splashing)
(keys clinking)
(intense music)
(footsteps tapping) (gentle music)
(bags rattling)
(intense music)
Every canvas is a journey.
They say painting is calming.
It's meant to slow your heart rate down.
Where have you been?
Working, as we all must.
I've never understood why
you've called this place Jim's Gym.
Your name isn't Jim.
It was my wife's idea.
First or second one?
- Third one.
- Ah.
(gentle music)
Right, let's see what's
under the hood, shall we?
(chain jangling)
(heartbeat thumping)
(heart squishes)
(gentle music continues)
(Mr. Cross breathing heavily)
It's dying, the cracks are too deep.
No ordinary heart fragment can fix this.
Only a heart of gold can.
I know, I know. It's on its way now.
Just tell me, how long?
Two, maybe three days.
(sighs) Time.
It isn't the main thing,
it's the only thing.
How long it's gonna take?
Life and death are one thread;
The same line viewed from
different sides, that's all.
What's that?
Tears of a child.
Only something so innocent and pure
can help cleanse a black heart.
(heartbeat thumping)
(intense music)
I see. Which one of you did I offend?
That would be me.
Unfortunately, in my line of work,
I do have a tendency to upset people,
so I'm not going to try and
waste time and make amends,
so let's get to work.
You know, I have studied
various martial disciplines in my past.
I remember, as a kid, my
father watching Bruce Lee.
I suppose that had some effect on me.
So, like any good Chinese
boy, I studied Wing Chun,
but I found it too rigid and
limiting from the waist down.
Then, I tried karate, but
that was way too linear.
Then, I moved on to kickboxing.
Now, that was certainly more real,
but I was confined to the rules of a sport.
Then, I moved on to more
exotic, rare arts, like silat.
Now, that was certainly more effective,
but not quite right.
Then I discovered the
ultimate form of combat.
(gunshots hissing) (boxers shout)
(both groaning)
Gun Fu.
(gentle music)
(Umbrella Man knocks)
(door buzzes)
(gentle music continues)
This is not good.
Where did she come from?
I told you before you
shouldn't pick up strays.
(gasps) Is that?
(heartbeat thumping)
Who is she?
I don't know.
That thread won't hold it.
I know.
Whatever was done
to her really broke her.
Where are you going?
I don't know, but there's
always somewhere to go.
(crickets chirping)
(gentle music)
(Sundae gasps)
(gentle music continues)
(Sundae gasps)
(gentle music continues)
(Sundae and Heartsmith gasp)
Where am I?
[Heartsmith] My workshop.
What happened to me?
[Heartsmith] Uh-would
you like some hot milk?
Actually, I would. Why
am I craving hot milk?
(liquid pouring)
[Heartsmith] It helps warm the heart.
How did I get here?
[Heartsmith] I found you.
I don't remember.
I was at work, then I was walking home.
Then. (Gasps)
Drink. You'll feel better.
(gentle music continues)
Oh.
That feels good.
Why can't I remember?
Sometimes the heart
protects you from remembering.
Is there somebody you wanna contact?
I don't have a phone, but there's a... No.
I don't have a phone, either.
Everybody I talk to, I talk to.
Why don't you have a phone?
There's nobody for me to talk to.
Oh.
So tell me,
what do you do here?
I fix things.
You mean like, watches and gadgets?
Sometimes.
Did you fix me?
I tried.
Thank you.
Wow! Did you make this?
Yes.
(bright music plays)
Tell me, where's this train going?
To a place where
everything starts with a dream.
Oh, that sounds wonderful.
When you gonna go there?
Someday.
(gentle music)
I'm Sundae, like the ice cream,
not the day.
And you?
I'm the Heartsmith.
(gunshot pops) (body thunks)
How could you let a
wounded little girl get away?
I'm gonna call it, 8:04.
[Mr. Cross] Find the girl.
If I have to go shopping for a donor,
then my fee will have to go up.
[Mr. Cross] Fine. Just
get the girl. (Coughs)
Do evil deeds, and
pain will be the outcome.
You're one to talk.
Ah, but my actions are
a result of employment.
Nothing personal, just doing the job.
Oh, and how you love your job.
Love what you do, and do what you love.
(bright music) (birds chirping)
(bell rings)
(rock slides)
(static buzzes)
Oh! It's you. What do you wanna know?
Oh, right.
[Umbrella Man] How long?
Well, as long as it takes.
(static buzzes)
(bright music continues)
(tube rattling)
You wouldn't happen to have
anything I could wear, would you?
Uh, oh.
Maybe I should I go home.
Get some new clothes?
- It's too dangerous.
They might know where you live.
We should go to the police.
[Heartsmith] No, no,
no. You're still not fixed.
You need to stay here,
where I have the tools,
where, where I can...
Fix me?
(gentle music)
Who are these people?
And what do they want
with me? I'm a nobody.
[Heartsmith] They want what you have.
What do I have?
A heart of gold.
Is that rare?
How many gold hearts have you seen?
Oh.
Why is my heart gold?
[Heartsmith] Because you're kind.
That's it?
[Heartsmith] Yes.
But aren't most people kind?
No.
Everyone has acts of kindness in them,
but very few are just kind.
Is it difficult to mend a broken heart?
Sometimes.
Can't hearts mend themselves?
That's what they say,
but I've never seen it.
Well, I can't stand around
in this fashion statement.
What if you come with
me, back to my apartment?
We can use the back
the way, through the alley.
I'll be in and out. Please?
(bike rattling)
(gentle music)
I'll just be a minute.
Make yourself at home.
(gentle music continues)
(gentle music continues)
They're beautiful, aren't they?
Yes. Who are they?
Orphans, from the Mother
Goose Home down the street.
You work there?
Sometimes, on my days off.
[Heartsmith] They all look so happy.
That's because they are.
An orphanage doesn't have
to be dark, depressing and sad.
It's a place of hope and joy.
Everybody's like
brothers and sisters there,
always playing and laughing.
I should know, I grew up there.
I'd offer you something to eat,
but it's the end of the week,
so I haven't gone grocery shopping yet.
It's okay. I'm not hungry.
Well, I am. C'mon,
let's get something to eat.
(bike rattling)
(gentle music)
(gentle music)
(gentle music) (birds chirping)
If I could eat cake everyday, I would.
Home is where the cake is.
Why are you always sad?
I can't help it, it's my heart.
Is it broken?
What happened?
I lost somebody.
Oh. I'm sorry.
That explains why you don't talk that much.
My silence is just
another word for my pain.
That's so sad. (Gasps)
Come on, let's get back to my workshop.
(eerie music)
(Dr. D knocks) (door buzzes)
(steam hissing)
(door squeaks) (eerie music)
I knew you were someone who is not.
How so?
Your three knocks, the
cadence, it was different.
You're not the Heartsmith.
I'm a lot of people who I am not.
I need the girl's heart.
So does she.
Listen, Umbrella Man.
My job entails making people disappear,
though I try to keep it to the mark.
Unnecessary casualties
is not good for business.
We are all unreliable
narrators of our own stories.
Very well.
(eerie music continues) (gunshots popping)
(umbrella clatters)
(eerie music)
(bike squeaks)
(Sundae whimpering)
(gentle music)
Ah! I can't breathe.
- Swallow this.
- What is it?
Gold flakes, it'll help relieve the pain.
(Sundae gulping)
(Sundae gasping)
(Sundae sighs) (gentle music continues)
What's the matter?
- We have to go.
- Go?
Go where?
- Here.
[Sundae] Jagged Heights?
It's a mountain.
Quickly, we must go
before they get there first!
Who?
The people who did this to you.
Here, hold this. (Sundae gasps)
We must move fast.
I don't understand, what's going on?
You're dying!
Your heart will crack in two
if we don't bind it with gold.
So, why don't we just
buy some gold, then?
No, the gold you buy in a shop
is mixed with silver, copper, and platinum.
It has to be pure gold from
the heart of a mountain.
We must go to Jagged Heights.
How do you know this mountain has gold?
The Umbrella Man knows.
He's the one that brought
this map right here.
[Sundae] Who's the Umbrella Man?
A friend.
[Sundae] Where is he?
Around.
(gentle music continues)
(paper rustling)
Okay, what else do we need?
Oh, where did you get all that from?
[Heartsmith] It's my savings. C'mon!
Uh, shouldn't we pack some clothes?
There's no time. Let's go! (Sundae yelps)
(bright music)
(bike rattling)
(crickets chirping)
(bike rattling) (eerie music)
You're late.
I am?
(flames crackling)
You've got one hour.
(gentle music)
We need somewhere to stay for the night.
I'll be waiting.
(door creaks)
(crickets chirping)
Take the bucket. She's waiting.
Who?
Follow the path.
Once you've finished cleaning,
make sure you untie the rope.
Otherwise, she cannot gleam.
Thank you for letting us stay.
It's what I do.
(grass rustling)
(animal calling)
(gentle music)
(brush rustling)
(gentle music continues)
(bird calling)
(animal snarling)
(intense music)
(wolf howls)
(Heartsmith panting)
(Heartsmith grunts)
(animal snarling)
(animal whimpering)
(lady gasps)
(gentle music)
I'm sorry if I scared you.
Sometimes, the moon gets cloudy,
and thus, she becomes confused.
Thank you for your service, Heartsmith.
I'm trying to find Jagged Heights.
Oh, then you'll need this.
(steam hissing)
(gentle music)
What is it?
It's a mercury stone. It
comes from that mountain.
It has a memory. It'll
help you find your way.
Hmm.
She's beautiful, isn't she?
(gentle music continues)
(crickets chirping)
(gentle music)
(ominous music) (footsteps tapping)
- You got it?
- Not yet.
But I know where she's going,
and that presents, maybe, a better option.
Either way, you'll get your gold heart.
I just need more time.
- Time is my life!
Why are you talking to me, then?
I really don't like him.
[Robber] Phone, car keys. Now!
Do you know what the
definition of a robbery is?
Me stealing your shit?
Not quite.
A robbery is defined as a crime
of taking something of
value by force, threat,
or by putting the
victim in a state of fear.
The problem you have is
none of this applies to
my current disposition.
Say what?
(robber grunts) (gunshot pops)
(gun clicks) (shell clatters)
Hm. 12:30.
(clothing rustling)
(birds chirping)
(gentle music)
Morning.
Oh, (chuckles) thanks.
I love mornings.
Have you always been a heartsmith?
No. I was an artisan
for mechanical things.
My dad taught me.
Was he the person you lost?
Yes.
But I lost him because we lost my sister.
She's a story I just can't tell anymore.
I'm sorry.
I have something for you.
(gentle music continues)
Oh. It's beautiful.
[Heartsmith] It's a mercury stone.
It'll help us find our way.
I love it. Thank you.
(gentle music continues)
We should get going.
(wind whistling)
Wait a minute.
That can't be right.
What is it?
- It's moved!
- What?
The mountain, it's moved!
Well, I don't blame it.
If I were a mountain,
I'd get bored staying
in one spot all the time.
Yeah, but now it's in
the opposite direction!
Hey, it's okay.
(stone twinkles)
Of course.
Gold combines with mercury.
It's showing us the way. C'mon!
What about your milk?
- Let's go!
- Oop!
(bright music)
(bicycle rattling)
(feet skidding)
(gentle music)
What are you doing?
I'm writing a postcard.
To who?
To Jagged Heights.
I figure if the postcard
can find its way there,
then, so can we!
(gentle music)
(birds chirping)
(playful music)
(canon blasts)
(gunfire blasting)
(Mr. Tumblety imitates explosions)
Hello?
In here! (Playful music)
You are just in time.
We are?
Yes, the final assault is about to begin.
Okay. Who are the good guys?
Uh, there are neither good or bad,
but thinking makes them so.
- Oh.
- Yes.
- I'll be these guys, then.
- Oh! (Laughs)
They're pretty bad. (Laughs)
- Oh.
Um, ah, here.
Why don't you have this little chap?
He's a Cavalry Scout.
He will help you find your way.
You can keep him!
Thank you.
We're looking for Jagged Heights?
Jagged Heights, the moving mountain?
[Sundae] Yeah, can you help us?
You must follow the lampyrids.
The what?
The lampyrids, the candle flies.
Where do we find them?
Down by the river.
- C'mon, let's go.
- No, no, no, no, no!
You can't now. You will
not be able to see them.
No, no, no, no, no.
You will have to wait 'til nightfall.
Do you have something to eat?
Of course!
In the fridge, help yourself,
help yourself! (Laughs)
I'm Sundae.
Sergeant Tumblety, RAF Regiment.
Now, we'll start with the aerial attack.
After all, he who controls the air,
controls everything.
- Are you ready?
- Mm-hmm!
Okay.
(eerie music)
(footsteps crunching)
Your heart's beating
much too fast, Doctor.
I'd get that checked if I were you.
Dread Black, only you
have this affect on me.
I'm here on behalf of Mr. Cross.
Another ill-fated man.
How do I find Jagged Heights?
You can't. It won't let you.
Listen, witch. (Dread Black hisses)
I don't have much time.
I need need the mountain's gold heart,
and I know you can find it.
Perhaps I can.
But what do you have for me?
Are you hungry?
Sorry it's a cold spread.
What's it going to be?
Never do business on an empty stomach.
Fine. Take your time.
You don't want to get indigestion.
(Dread Black hisses)
(gentle music)
What's this?
Black sand.
Think of it like a magnet.
It'll find your gold.
I guess. Until next time.
This will be the last.
Oh? Going somewhere?
No, I'm not.
(gentle music continues)
(water splashing)
Do you see anything?
Not yet.
What about your necklace? Anything?
(sighs) No, just a necklace.
Do you remember they used to
do boat rides at Red Fern Park?
(gentle music)
- I've never been.
Really?
One of the mothers from the orphanage
used to take all us kids
down there every Saturday.
I loved that.
I remember seeing this
woman sitting in a boat,
holding this umbrella.
She was so refined and elegant.
I wanted to be just like her.
I think you're all those things.
You do?
Yeah.
(water splashing)
(leaves rustling)
Now it's perfect.
Maybe Mr. Tumblety was wrong.
I don't see any... Lampyrids.
(bright music)
I guess it's that way.
(gentle music)
(vehicle rumbling) (tires crunching)
(footsteps tapping)
(wind whistling)
(eerie music)
(gentle music) (water splashing)
Where did they all go?
(phone ringing)
Listen.
(phone ringing)
You hear that?
Look!
(eerie music) (water splashing)
(phone ringing)
(waters splashing) (phone ringing)
(phone clicks) (static buzzes)
[Voice on Phone] Beware The Judder Man.
(dial tone hums)
What'd they say?
"Beware The Judder Man."
That doesn't sound good.
(water splashing)
(gentle music) (crickets chirping)
Quiet town.
Well, it is almost midnight.
I think she wants us to go over.
Wait!
(Judder Man clicking and growling)
(eerie music)
Let's go.
- Thank you.
- Shh!
(chains rattling) (Judder Man growling)
(Babushka Lady speaking
in foreign language)
(static buzzes)
Beware The Judder Man.
Beware The Judder Man.
Feel the judders.
Feel the judders.
Judders, judders, judders, judders!
(static buzzes)
(match crackles)
(Heartsmith and Sundae breathing heavily)
Now, let's get you two something to eat.
(eerie music)
What brings you to Hollow
Town? Lost your way?
No, we're searching for Jagged Heights.
- Ooh, what's that, my dear?
- It's a mountain.
That's nice. What about you, young man?
I'm with her.
I can see that.
You haven't taken your eyes
off her since you sat down.
What was that thing earlier?
What thing, dear?
That thing outside, the Judder
(eerie music) (Babushka Lady gasps)
Never speak it. Understood?
Yes, Miss.
Good.
Best not to concern
yourself with such things.
More soup, dear?
No, thank you.
It looks like a nice village you have here.
It used to be.
It was a fishing village, but
not a very successful one.
Then, one day,
the mayor of the town
came into some wealth, gold.
Many of the people thought
he might share some of this wealth,
help restore the village, but he didn't.
Then, one night, someone stole his gold.
(eerie music)
The mayor was angry.
He became obsessed with finding it.
He did so many unspeakable
things to the people.
So much suffering,
so much blood.
It changed him, it changed his face.
He went mad
and was committed to a lunatic asylum.
Eventually, he died,
but not before cursing the village.
He still looks for his gold
every night.
(Babushka Lady gasps)
(Babushka Lady sniffing)
Anyway, that was then.
Now, let me show you to your rooms.
(gentle music)
This'll be your room for tonight.
Yours is in the attic.
Thank you.
Now, you must promise me
that you will not step outside this house,
not until the sun has risen.
No matter what you hear,
don't leave your rooms.
- We promise.
- Yes.
Good. Sleep well.
And breakfast is at 7:00.
I'll see you in the morning.
(door clicks)
(footsteps tapping)
(eerie music)
(body squelching)
(intense music)
(Judder Man growls)
(Judder Man clicking)
(birds chirping)
(gentle music)
Morning.
Morning.
- Are you okay?
- Yeah.
I just woke up feeling
blue. I don't know why.
It's your heart.
If the crack isn't fixed,
it will keep getting bigger
and you'll feel more sad.
Well, I did start to feel a little better
looking at this guy.
The Old Timer?
Isn't he wonderful?
He's so peaceful and
content, smoking his pipe.
What am I thinking?
Uh, I don't know.
No, that's not it. Try again.
You're thinking, "Should I say something?
And if I do, is it the right thing to say?"
You're wondering how
all of this is will end,
and when it does,
(gentle music) what happens next,
because you can't possibly
go back to the life you had
knowing that that person
is out there.
Yeah, that's it.
What is it?
- I don't know.
- Is it painful?
Yes and no. It's something else.
Maybe I just need some hot milk.
Could I?
It feels weak. It's so slow.
(gentle music continues)
(keys jangling)
(heartbeat thumping)
It looks so sad.
(Sundae gasps)
You can't be sad, your heart
isn't strong enough. C'mon.
(birds chirping) (intense music)
(gentle music)
It's beautiful here.
How could a place like this be
shrouded in so much darkness?
Beauty can hide monsters.
Yeah, but not all monsters are bad.
Besides, wherever flowers
bloom, so does hope.
This is so beautiful. But it's damaged.
Sometimes the broken parts
are what makes a thing beautiful.
Let me see.
(gentle music continues)
(metal clinking)
(gentle music continues)
There.
Fixed.
(gentle music continues)
(birds chirping)
(gentle music)
That's the man we saw on
the television, Mayor Judder.
Psst! Follow me, quickly!
(bright music) (birds chirping)
(Abigail crying)
They're here to help.
(Grandfather wheezing)
What is it?
It's his heart.
I'm so sorry, Abigail.
It's okay, Grandpa, I'm here.
(keys jangling)
(Abigail whimpers)
(heartbeat thumping)
What's the matter?
He's been bottling up
his feelings for a long time,
building up a wall around his heart.
Now, it's covered in
stone, and it can't breathe.
(Grandfather wheezing)
(heartbeat thumping)
(hammer tapping)
(Grandfather inhales sharply)
(stone crumbling)
[Abigail] Oh, thank
you, thank you! (Crying)
(Grandfather wheezing)
(Heartsmith breathing deeply)
(birds chirping)
Here, something to eat on your journey.
Thank you for everything.
It had to be so.
Together is a beautiful place to be.
Travel safe.
(birds chirping)
(gentle music)
(footsteps crunching)
Look at this place. How
old do you think this place is?
Maybe wartime?
Look.
He who controls the
air, controls everything.
Mr. Tumblety! (Playful music)
(gentle music)
(wind whistling)
I guess it's this way.
(playful music)
(footsteps tapping) (birds chirping)
You sure this is the way?
No. But where else are we gonna go?
(suspenseful music)
Can you walk a little faster?
I can, but I don't want to.
Okay then, just don't look up.
You mean don't look down?
How about don't look up or down?
(eerie music) (bats screeching)
(intense music)
(intense music continues)
(Sundae and Heartsmith laughing)
(birds chirping) (gentle music)
(coins rattling)
Toll fee.
[Heartsmith] Uh, uh, of course.
Um, where are we?
Exactly where you should be.
(coins rattle)
(bright music) (water crashing)
(water splashing) (bright music continues)
(intense music)
No!
(gunshot hisses)
(intense music)
(water splashing)
(intense music continues)
(gunshot pops) (intense music)
(gunshots popping)
(Heartsmith grunts)
(gunshots popping)
(Sundae panting)
(gentle music)
(gunshot hisses) (leaves rustling)
(gun clicks)
(water splashes)
(ominous music)
(stone twinkles)
(birds chirping)
(intense music)
(footsteps crunching)
(footsteps crunching)
(intense music continues)
[Heartsmith] Run! (Sundae gasps)
What is this, a gentlemen's challenge?
As you wish.
(intense music) (Heartsmith
breathing heavily)
Distribute your weight correctly.
Yes, better.
(intense music)
(Heartsmith grunts)
You know, my father
used to take me to the forest
when I was a kid.
(Heartsmith panting) Sometimes,
it feels like I never left.
There's something
everlasting about the forest.
Perhaps it's the trees.
How are you? You feeling ready?
(Heartsmith breathing heavily)
Now remember, balance.
(Heartsmith grunting) (intense music)
(Heartsmith groans)
(Heartsmith panting)
(Dr. D grunts)
(sighs) I must say, Heartsmith,
you're making this
procedure very difficult.
(intense music)
(Heartsmith grunts)
(gunshot pops)
(Sundae breathing heavily)
(gentle music) (birds chirping continues)
Time of death, (pocket watch rattles)
Curious.
(Dr. D coughs)
(Dr. D sighs) (phone buzzing)
(gentle music continues)
(footsteps crunching)
(Sundae breathing heavily)
No. No, no, no, no, no, no, no.
Where, where is it?
(intense music) (Sundae gasps)
(phone buzzing)
Yes, Mr. Cross?
I'm running out of time.
Well, lost time can't be found again.
(coughing) Can you do this?
Or should I tell the undertaker
to prepare another coffin beside mine?
Office hours are between 9:00 and 5:00.
I'm afraid you'll have to call back later.
(gentle music)
(birds chirping)
(Sundae gasping)
Hey, hey!
(Sundae breathing heavily)
(gentle music continues)
(Heartsmith panting)
I thought, I thought you were...
Are you okay?
Yes.
I think we're close. C'mon.
(intense music)
(intense music) (wind whistling)
(bright music)
- Look, through here.
- What?
It has to be. The
postcard's found its way.
(water splashing)
(birds chirping)
(gentle music)
[Umbrella Man] Time's up.
(gun clicks)
(Dr. D coughs)
(eerie music)
(intense music) (water dripping)
- What's the matter?
- Do you hear that?
(creature clicking and growling)
(creature clicking and growling)
(Sundae screams) (intense music)
(tools clatter)
(water splashing)
(Sundae and Heartsmith panting)
[Matre D'] Do you have an appointment?
No.
Hmm.
The earliest I can fit you in is now.
Okay.
Admission for two. (Gentle music)
(Sundae gasps)
Come on.
(ominous music)
(Mr. Cross coughing)
(gentle orchestral music)
(gunshot blasts) (blood splatters)
(gentle orchestral music continues)
(Sundae gasping)
(eerie music)
(footsteps shuffling)
(steam hisses)
Excuse me?
Ah, there you are! He
said you would come.
Who?
The Umbrella Man, of course?
What are you doing?
Just getting rid of this damn kudzu.
After all, gotta keep her healthy.
Who?
The mountain?
(Sundae coughing)
She don't look good.
The gold in her heart
is starting to break up.
The crack needs to be sealed now.
Where's the mountain's heart?
Over 'ere. C'mon.
(gentle music)
Well, what you waiting
for? You got your tools?
Here.
You chip off a bit of rock,
whack it in the old ticker,
job done.
(mountain rumbling)
Oo-hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo.
Oo? What's oo?
You better hurry up,
mate. She's about to shift.
- Shift?
- Move.
She's gonna jump. And trust me,
you don't wanna be in 'ere when she does.
Why, what happens?
Woah-ho-ho-ho-ho-ho-ho.
Actually, I don't know.
(ominous music)
(Sundae breathing deeply)
[Sid] C'mon then, son! Hurry up!
I'm trying!
Otherwise, we'll all end up brown bread.
Step aside, Heartsmith. (Gentle music)
That's not good.
(leaves rustling)
(Dr. D grunting)
Cheated death, I see.
You can't take its
heart. Just take a piece!
I'm afraid that will not serve.
- She'll die!
- Then, that is her fate!
See you on the other
side. Well, eventually.
(mountain rumbling)
(grate squeaks)
She can't move!
When this thing jumps,
there's no telling where it will end up.
Take care, son.
(mysterious music)
Go.
There's nowhere for me to go.
You need to leave.
All I ever need is you.
(gentle music)
(Sundae gasps)
What happened?
- Your heart's fixed.
- It is?
Your heart's beating stronger.
Sometimes the heart
needs more time to accept
what the mind already knows.
You said hearts can't mend themselves.
I was wrong.
Where are we?
Let's find out.
(eerie music) (Dr. D breathing heavily)
(Dr. D grunting and groaning)
(Dr. D sputtering)
(chains dragging)
(intense music)
(Judder Man growling)
What are you?
(Judder Man growls) (metal claws shing)
(metal claws shing) (blood splatters)
(eerie music) (gold rock thuds)
(Judder Man clicking and growling)
(birds chirping) (gentle music)
I wonder where we are?
Some place different.
Look.
(steam train chugging)
What is it?
It's someday.
(birds chirping) (gentle music continues)
(uplifting music) (wind whooshes)
(wind whistling)
(uplifting music continues)
(playful music)
(playful music continues)
(playful music continues)
(gentle music)