The Weathering Continent (1992) Movie Script
1
Before the dawn of history,
the ocean was a
prosperous continent.
For more than a millennium, the elements
raged, swelling the oceans, eroding the land.
The kingdom was divided,
delivered to chaos and warrior lords.
The entire country
was plunged into turmoil.
How barbaric.
They even pierced the
water barrel, these dogs.
- Could this be the work of thugs?
- No, it's something else.
They don't attack the poor.
They wouldn't have
wasted the water and...
And...
- These people were tortured.
- Tortured?
- They were looking for something.
- What then?
I don't know.
But then...
Lakushi.
Drink.
Hey...
Sorry.
I took you for those
jackals who attacked us.
Tieh, you are a healer.
Do something.
- I'm sorry.
- What did they want?
We were looking for treasure.
A treasure?
Our village is so poor. Not even
an insect can be found there.
So, we decided to
go on a treasure hunt.
It took us 35 days to get here.
This is where it got us, unfortunately.
I see,
they wanted the treasure map.
- Yes.
- Come on, don't talk.
It doesn't hurt to talk anymore.
They all have to wait in the village.
They are waiting for our return,
it is their only hope.
There's still some water, right?
I would like to drink a
little. The rest is for you.
But...
- Here, drink.
- THANKS.
How good.
If only I could last
a few more days.
I almost forgot to tell you,
my name is...
No, hang on.
Hey, please,
use your power.
Tieh.
Stupid kid. It was madness
to embark on such a journey.
The fool.
-Lakushi.
- What ?
Lakushi,
this person was a woman.
I am no longer a woman anymore.
- Madness.
- It makes no difference.
We all eventually
return to the land.
Poor child.
With such a death, she will
have difficulty entering the Afterlife.
She pretended to be a boy.
Why, in your opinion?
We have already seen women
dress like a man, to protect
themselves from attackers. There's nothing strange about it.
- She was so young.
- But nevertheless a woman.
Lakushi, Better not to
think about it anymore.
I know. I should think about
not thinking about it anymore.
And not to talk too much, too.
Tieh,
where is the next well?
Healle Kine is a two-day walk away.
- Two days?
- Yes, if it is not dry.
Oh, no.
Eh ?
Odd.
What is it, Bois?
The fog is lifting.
Well, Tieh?
Water, I smell it.
What do you say?
Wait.
- What else, Bos?
- Something's wrong.
The humidity of this city is
the work of the wind spirits.
There's water here.
Let's go, Bos.
- However...
- Without this water, we're ruined, Bos.
What is it, Tieh?
I'm sorry,
I hear them.
Party noises, laughter.
The sound of water
dripping into a well.
I don't hear anything.
I have keen hearing, but I
don't hear anything either.
I'm sorry.
I have just come down from the mountain, I
happen to clearly distinguish
the voices of the dead.
Oops.
It's ridiculous, let's see.
Leave it, Lakushi.
Anyway, we entered.
It's a city, right? If
there is water, let's find it.
Let's go.
Hey, wait.
Rakumu, - the camp and weapons are ready.
- GOOD.
Except for the guards, split into
two and search for Seita's temple.
It is an opulent city, the
treasure must be there.
- Understood.
- If someone thought to steal...
Kill him, no mercy.
Find this treasure in the temple.
Good, Lord Rakumu.
Lakushi.
Lakushi?
What...
What is this?
Keiron told me about it
before I left the mountain.
Keiron?
He's the one who raised me.
And what did he tell you?
-Azec Sistra.
-Azec Sistra?
Yes, Azec Sistra.
This city is home to the dead.
Could this be the famous
legendary necropolis?
Indeed.
They were mummified and thus arranged,
in their most beautiful finery.
- How do you know that?
- I feel the presence of their soul.
Eh ?
You mean they're here?
These souls have no
grievance, rest assured.
We took good care of them.
In other words,
Is this a luxury tomb?
In Azec Sistra, the deceased live.
- Did you know, Bos?
- A mercenary once told me about it.
So, you knew too?
It all began with a prosperous
city four centuries ago.
She lived from trading
and agriculture, and
extracted precious
stones from Mount Haere.
A haven of peace.
Now,
I understand all this luxury better.
But isn't all that a
bit exaggerated?
- There's a reason.
- Oh yes ?
Those who built
this city believed in
the Hereafter more than in this world.
Their prosperity was
such that very quickly, they
began to desire that this
paradise would be eternal.
Happiness and opulence,
wealth and eternal bodies,
a perfect city to live in forever.
Azec had a priest, God
of judgment and death.
He proposed building
this necropolis, which
would not just be a
cold tomb, but an ideal
city,
where the deceased would live happily.
And thus Azec Sistra was born.
Hence the desire
of grave robbers.
This is why the secret of
Azec Sistra was so well kept.
And there is the curse.
The curse?
As long as we don't disturb
anything, we have nothing to fear.
All we want is water.
No need to linger here.
- I told you, she's cute.
- For sure.
Maybe they're one of
those we killed today.
We are travelers, we
are looking for water.
We want to give some,
but to the woman only.
Stop.
Let's not fight.
Tieh,
frankly, now is not the time.
They're not the type to talk.
Don't do that, Bos.
- Especially none of that here.
- You dare attack us?
The dogs,
where did they go?
Tieh.
- Did we lose them?
- This way.
Where are they hiding?
Find all three of them.
Lord Rakumu.
What ?
Cursed. There are only mummies
here, in the middle of a stupid party.
Where the hell have they gone?
It was a close call.
I have one of those thirsts.
The God of judgment and death,
Azec.
What, we didn't kill them all?
And among them,
there is real beauty.
- Well, where are they?
- We lost them.
Here we are between
God Azec and God Seita.
Here we are exactly between the
God of destiny and the God of judgment.
Eh ?
You don't know where you are,
and you pretend to be a guard?
Follow me.
All this fortune for
these useless things.
They didn't see it that way.
They did this to live forever.
Eternal life, eh.
Where I come from, we were so
poor that we could barely survive.
I saw so many hungry people.
Exactly,
there are two next to you, Bos.
That's three.
What is this curse?
I don't know, but there
is one thing I know.
No one has ever left here alive.
In reality,
no release was planned.
Tieh, are you saying that now?
It's pretty, with all these bandits.
I'm sorry. I didn't know
where we were going.
Well,
That will cause three more deaths.
Here they are.
To the shelters.
Lakushi.
Lakushi.
Lakushi!
Please.
Go, Bois.
I'm worried about
Lakushi. Go, I'll stay here.
Have you lost your
mind? They will kill you.
The spirits are angry.
Bos, take care of Lakushi. I
will try to calm things down.
Are you okay, Lakushi?
Drink.
You're awake.
You were having a nightmare.
I fell, right?
- Did I talk in my sleep?
- No. Listen, the curse is coming.
- The curse.
- Can you get up?
Of course yes.
Are you coming? Let's
look for stairs, let's go there.
Leave the trinkets there. What we
are looking for is the real treasure.
Seita's treasure, the
treasure of Fate. Understood ?
- What is she doing?
- Is it a ghost?
She is real even if her
beauty is supernatural.
A true muse.
She must have companions.
Find them for me and kill them.
This way.
Here they are.
No, don't do that.
I shouldn't, right?
Know that beauty and treasure
equal power, whether used or not.
I cannot conceive of allowing
such power to rest near the dead.
Just as the oasis waters the animals, power
comes to those who
know how to control it.
Yes, it goes back to
Gatten Rakumu the Great.
This is a mistake.
It's not gold.
No, what this chest contains...
Stop.
Masks.
What the hell...
How is this possible?
What...
Between Destiny and
Judgment, there is power.
Azec Sistra.
City of Judgment and Death.
I, Gatten Rakumu,
I finally have it.
Tieh.
Tieh.
I'm sorry, Bos.
I could not save them
because of their sacrilege.
Drink.
Seta Seta Houto Mouto Simbeco.
Tieh.
Tieh.
Hold this.
Hold this candle for me,
just a moment.
Time to regain my strength,
I beg you.
All right.
Impossible.
I am no longer a woman anymore.
No...
I, Arun Arda, I'm no
longer a woman anymore.
And I'm leaving my country.
Impossible.
Why not cooperate?
We must improve our productivity
by cultivating new fields.
But we are at the end of our rope.
Our children are hungry,
our people are losing hope.
Lady Lakushi must come to our aid.
Poverty breeds despair.
To drive out poverty,
everyone must cooperate.
- If this continues, New Itarl risks...
- My brother.
Lakushi, everyone is tired.
It's been 15 years since we left.
No, my brother.
How to forgive them?
These fools don't understand
anything about your heart.
I too am tired.
Lakushi.
I, Arun Arda,
I'm not a woman anymore.
And also,
I'm leaving my country.
Impossible.
Now, Arun Arda,
put down this candle.
Here in Azec Sistra,
you can be yourself.
You can live happily,
So put down your candle.
Happy ?
Here you can live forever
happily, far from all misery.
You don't have to
hide from poverty here.
Lakushi, you don't have
to endure this poverty.
Nor to endure hunger and thirst.
In Azec Sistra, you will experience
a forever lavish
and happy death.
Lakushi.
Come on.
But why?
Lakushi, why?
I can't.
I can't.
But...
- Tieh?
- No.
I made an incantation
but this is not me.
- Maybe...
- Maybe?
I didn't want to stop there.
You... what?
Water, so precious.
Thank you for this precious gesture.
A moment of happiness,
real happiness.
I just wanted...
to thank you.
I see.
But...
It's nothing.
Everything is fine now.
My name is Lifas,
Balney Lifas.
Lifas...
I have to leave you.
- Farewell.
- Farewell.
Farewell, Lifas.
Sorry, Bois,
can you cut these ties?
I thank you.
I will send these spirits away.
As you wish, but do it quickly.
Azec Hairam Yaita Ribekum.
Azec Hairam Yaita Ribekum.
But what is happening?
Ask Tieh that.
Ouch.
Are you okay, Bois?
Yes, I think so.
Flute, here we are
back in this damn tunnel.
What bad luck.
The outcome is near.
Will we be able to go out?
Indeed.
I lead the way.
Seita Seita Haimura
Yaita Ribekum. Shusumura!
They brought their deaths here
through this underground canal.
I see.
The exit must be upstream.
In any case...
It is indeed a luxury tomb.
Water.
Yes, it's definitely water.
It's not much but we will have
enough to last until the next well.
We have water.
A dead end.
These stairs must lead
to the real Azec Sistra.
How so ?
The city of the living, the
one that once prospered.
The town connected to the necropolis
by this canal must be up there.
Let's go.
You get a head.
That...
Lifas.
Tieh,
what does that mean?
How can this be?
Lakushi,
everything eventually returns to the earth.
Before the dawn of history,
the ocean was a
prosperous continent.
For more than a millennium, the elements
raged, swelling the oceans, eroding the land.
The kingdom was divided,
delivered to chaos and warrior lords.
The entire country
was plunged into turmoil.
How barbaric.
They even pierced the
water barrel, these dogs.
- Could this be the work of thugs?
- No, it's something else.
They don't attack the poor.
They wouldn't have
wasted the water and...
And...
- These people were tortured.
- Tortured?
- They were looking for something.
- What then?
I don't know.
But then...
Lakushi.
Drink.
Hey...
Sorry.
I took you for those
jackals who attacked us.
Tieh, you are a healer.
Do something.
- I'm sorry.
- What did they want?
We were looking for treasure.
A treasure?
Our village is so poor. Not even
an insect can be found there.
So, we decided to
go on a treasure hunt.
It took us 35 days to get here.
This is where it got us, unfortunately.
I see,
they wanted the treasure map.
- Yes.
- Come on, don't talk.
It doesn't hurt to talk anymore.
They all have to wait in the village.
They are waiting for our return,
it is their only hope.
There's still some water, right?
I would like to drink a
little. The rest is for you.
But...
- Here, drink.
- THANKS.
How good.
If only I could last
a few more days.
I almost forgot to tell you,
my name is...
No, hang on.
Hey, please,
use your power.
Tieh.
Stupid kid. It was madness
to embark on such a journey.
The fool.
-Lakushi.
- What ?
Lakushi,
this person was a woman.
I am no longer a woman anymore.
- Madness.
- It makes no difference.
We all eventually
return to the land.
Poor child.
With such a death, she will
have difficulty entering the Afterlife.
She pretended to be a boy.
Why, in your opinion?
We have already seen women
dress like a man, to protect
themselves from attackers. There's nothing strange about it.
- She was so young.
- But nevertheless a woman.
Lakushi, Better not to
think about it anymore.
I know. I should think about
not thinking about it anymore.
And not to talk too much, too.
Tieh,
where is the next well?
Healle Kine is a two-day walk away.
- Two days?
- Yes, if it is not dry.
Oh, no.
Eh ?
Odd.
What is it, Bois?
The fog is lifting.
Well, Tieh?
Water, I smell it.
What do you say?
Wait.
- What else, Bos?
- Something's wrong.
The humidity of this city is
the work of the wind spirits.
There's water here.
Let's go, Bos.
- However...
- Without this water, we're ruined, Bos.
What is it, Tieh?
I'm sorry,
I hear them.
Party noises, laughter.
The sound of water
dripping into a well.
I don't hear anything.
I have keen hearing, but I
don't hear anything either.
I'm sorry.
I have just come down from the mountain, I
happen to clearly distinguish
the voices of the dead.
Oops.
It's ridiculous, let's see.
Leave it, Lakushi.
Anyway, we entered.
It's a city, right? If
there is water, let's find it.
Let's go.
Hey, wait.
Rakumu, - the camp and weapons are ready.
- GOOD.
Except for the guards, split into
two and search for Seita's temple.
It is an opulent city, the
treasure must be there.
- Understood.
- If someone thought to steal...
Kill him, no mercy.
Find this treasure in the temple.
Good, Lord Rakumu.
Lakushi.
Lakushi?
What...
What is this?
Keiron told me about it
before I left the mountain.
Keiron?
He's the one who raised me.
And what did he tell you?
-Azec Sistra.
-Azec Sistra?
Yes, Azec Sistra.
This city is home to the dead.
Could this be the famous
legendary necropolis?
Indeed.
They were mummified and thus arranged,
in their most beautiful finery.
- How do you know that?
- I feel the presence of their soul.
Eh ?
You mean they're here?
These souls have no
grievance, rest assured.
We took good care of them.
In other words,
Is this a luxury tomb?
In Azec Sistra, the deceased live.
- Did you know, Bos?
- A mercenary once told me about it.
So, you knew too?
It all began with a prosperous
city four centuries ago.
She lived from trading
and agriculture, and
extracted precious
stones from Mount Haere.
A haven of peace.
Now,
I understand all this luxury better.
But isn't all that a
bit exaggerated?
- There's a reason.
- Oh yes ?
Those who built
this city believed in
the Hereafter more than in this world.
Their prosperity was
such that very quickly, they
began to desire that this
paradise would be eternal.
Happiness and opulence,
wealth and eternal bodies,
a perfect city to live in forever.
Azec had a priest, God
of judgment and death.
He proposed building
this necropolis, which
would not just be a
cold tomb, but an ideal
city,
where the deceased would live happily.
And thus Azec Sistra was born.
Hence the desire
of grave robbers.
This is why the secret of
Azec Sistra was so well kept.
And there is the curse.
The curse?
As long as we don't disturb
anything, we have nothing to fear.
All we want is water.
No need to linger here.
- I told you, she's cute.
- For sure.
Maybe they're one of
those we killed today.
We are travelers, we
are looking for water.
We want to give some,
but to the woman only.
Stop.
Let's not fight.
Tieh,
frankly, now is not the time.
They're not the type to talk.
Don't do that, Bos.
- Especially none of that here.
- You dare attack us?
The dogs,
where did they go?
Tieh.
- Did we lose them?
- This way.
Where are they hiding?
Find all three of them.
Lord Rakumu.
What ?
Cursed. There are only mummies
here, in the middle of a stupid party.
Where the hell have they gone?
It was a close call.
I have one of those thirsts.
The God of judgment and death,
Azec.
What, we didn't kill them all?
And among them,
there is real beauty.
- Well, where are they?
- We lost them.
Here we are between
God Azec and God Seita.
Here we are exactly between the
God of destiny and the God of judgment.
Eh ?
You don't know where you are,
and you pretend to be a guard?
Follow me.
All this fortune for
these useless things.
They didn't see it that way.
They did this to live forever.
Eternal life, eh.
Where I come from, we were so
poor that we could barely survive.
I saw so many hungry people.
Exactly,
there are two next to you, Bos.
That's three.
What is this curse?
I don't know, but there
is one thing I know.
No one has ever left here alive.
In reality,
no release was planned.
Tieh, are you saying that now?
It's pretty, with all these bandits.
I'm sorry. I didn't know
where we were going.
Well,
That will cause three more deaths.
Here they are.
To the shelters.
Lakushi.
Lakushi.
Lakushi!
Please.
Go, Bois.
I'm worried about
Lakushi. Go, I'll stay here.
Have you lost your
mind? They will kill you.
The spirits are angry.
Bos, take care of Lakushi. I
will try to calm things down.
Are you okay, Lakushi?
Drink.
You're awake.
You were having a nightmare.
I fell, right?
- Did I talk in my sleep?
- No. Listen, the curse is coming.
- The curse.
- Can you get up?
Of course yes.
Are you coming? Let's
look for stairs, let's go there.
Leave the trinkets there. What we
are looking for is the real treasure.
Seita's treasure, the
treasure of Fate. Understood ?
- What is she doing?
- Is it a ghost?
She is real even if her
beauty is supernatural.
A true muse.
She must have companions.
Find them for me and kill them.
This way.
Here they are.
No, don't do that.
I shouldn't, right?
Know that beauty and treasure
equal power, whether used or not.
I cannot conceive of allowing
such power to rest near the dead.
Just as the oasis waters the animals, power
comes to those who
know how to control it.
Yes, it goes back to
Gatten Rakumu the Great.
This is a mistake.
It's not gold.
No, what this chest contains...
Stop.
Masks.
What the hell...
How is this possible?
What...
Between Destiny and
Judgment, there is power.
Azec Sistra.
City of Judgment and Death.
I, Gatten Rakumu,
I finally have it.
Tieh.
Tieh.
I'm sorry, Bos.
I could not save them
because of their sacrilege.
Drink.
Seta Seta Houto Mouto Simbeco.
Tieh.
Tieh.
Hold this.
Hold this candle for me,
just a moment.
Time to regain my strength,
I beg you.
All right.
Impossible.
I am no longer a woman anymore.
No...
I, Arun Arda, I'm no
longer a woman anymore.
And I'm leaving my country.
Impossible.
Why not cooperate?
We must improve our productivity
by cultivating new fields.
But we are at the end of our rope.
Our children are hungry,
our people are losing hope.
Lady Lakushi must come to our aid.
Poverty breeds despair.
To drive out poverty,
everyone must cooperate.
- If this continues, New Itarl risks...
- My brother.
Lakushi, everyone is tired.
It's been 15 years since we left.
No, my brother.
How to forgive them?
These fools don't understand
anything about your heart.
I too am tired.
Lakushi.
I, Arun Arda,
I'm not a woman anymore.
And also,
I'm leaving my country.
Impossible.
Now, Arun Arda,
put down this candle.
Here in Azec Sistra,
you can be yourself.
You can live happily,
So put down your candle.
Happy ?
Here you can live forever
happily, far from all misery.
You don't have to
hide from poverty here.
Lakushi, you don't have
to endure this poverty.
Nor to endure hunger and thirst.
In Azec Sistra, you will experience
a forever lavish
and happy death.
Lakushi.
Come on.
But why?
Lakushi, why?
I can't.
I can't.
But...
- Tieh?
- No.
I made an incantation
but this is not me.
- Maybe...
- Maybe?
I didn't want to stop there.
You... what?
Water, so precious.
Thank you for this precious gesture.
A moment of happiness,
real happiness.
I just wanted...
to thank you.
I see.
But...
It's nothing.
Everything is fine now.
My name is Lifas,
Balney Lifas.
Lifas...
I have to leave you.
- Farewell.
- Farewell.
Farewell, Lifas.
Sorry, Bois,
can you cut these ties?
I thank you.
I will send these spirits away.
As you wish, but do it quickly.
Azec Hairam Yaita Ribekum.
Azec Hairam Yaita Ribekum.
But what is happening?
Ask Tieh that.
Ouch.
Are you okay, Bois?
Yes, I think so.
Flute, here we are
back in this damn tunnel.
What bad luck.
The outcome is near.
Will we be able to go out?
Indeed.
I lead the way.
Seita Seita Haimura
Yaita Ribekum. Shusumura!
They brought their deaths here
through this underground canal.
I see.
The exit must be upstream.
In any case...
It is indeed a luxury tomb.
Water.
Yes, it's definitely water.
It's not much but we will have
enough to last until the next well.
We have water.
A dead end.
These stairs must lead
to the real Azec Sistra.
How so ?
The city of the living, the
one that once prospered.
The town connected to the necropolis
by this canal must be up there.
Let's go.
You get a head.
That...
Lifas.
Tieh,
what does that mean?
How can this be?
Lakushi,
everything eventually returns to the earth.