Hansel & Gretel

Hansel. Gretel.

Get up, you lazy bones.

I'll not call you again.

Hansel. Hansel, wake up.

I was having such a beautiful dream.

What did you dream?

We lived in a beautiful castle, you and I.

And we each had our own little pony to ride.

What else?

We didn't have to do any chores. None at all.

We were a prince and a princess, you see, and nobody could tell us what to do.

- Nobody? - Nobody.

I like that dream.

Hansel. Gretel.

We're coming, Mother.

But I'm still hungry.

This is for your lunch.

We don't need lunch later. We need breakfast now.

Don't be so cheeky, young lady.

Besides, too much breakfast is bad for the blood.

That was just fine, Maria.

Wasn't it, children?

- Yes. - Yes.

It was fine for a single mouse. Not for a man and his family.

Go ready the cart for our journey today.

Yes, Father.

Stephan, they haven't finished the chores I gave them.

They can do the chores tomorrow. I promised to take them with me.

Tomorrow, tomorrow. Everything is always put off.

Will we have enough to eat on our table tomorrow?

Stephan, what's going to become of us?

The four of us are going to starve.

You might as well start planing the boards for our coffins.

Don't worry.

I'm sure that I can sell all the wood that we can carry.

Have faith. God will not forsake us.

Now, be a good girl.

Hansel, don't lose your hat.

Stephan, don't let the baker cheat you.

Impossible. Duncan, come on.

- Bye-bye, Mother. - Bye-bye.

- Bye-bye. - Bye-bye.

- Ask us another one, Father. - Yes, another riddle.

All right, let me see. Yes, I've got one.

What has arms and legs but hasn't got a head?

- Is it a fly? - No.

I know, I know. It's a turtle.

- Silly, a turtle has a head. - So does a fly, Hansel.

Tell us, Father. What has arms, legs, but hasn't got a head?

A chair.

You think that was a hard one, Father? I'll stump you with a riddle.

What two things can you never have for breakfast?

Lunch and dinner.

Come on, ducks. Out of the way.

- There you are. - Thank you.

Pure mackerel.

That'll do.

Thanks.

Hey, woodcutter.

Thank you, blacksmith.

Thank you.

Father, look. The blacksmith gave me these strange stones.

- What are they? - These are flints.

If you strike them together, they make sparks to start a fire.

They're a good gift.

Keep them with you always, and you'll never be cold.

Children, I told you to sit quietly while I finish my business here.

This is the last bundle, sir.

Taste and touch nothing or your father will pay for your curiosity.

And the same goes for you.

Sir, the wood basket's full. I'm putting these by the oven.

Here's your money, woodcutter.

Sir, this is not what we agreed upon.

I don't have to deal with you at all. I could easily cut my own wood for my oven.

I haven't the time, so you reap the benefits.

Sir, the last time I brought you wood...

you paid me too little, and you promised to pay me fairly this time.

I think you're mistaken, woodcutter. I don't remember any such thing.

Little girl.

And for you...

some delicious cookie crumbs.

What do you say, Gretel?

Thank you, Master baker, sir.

You're very welcome, child.

Come along, children.

Red and yellow ribbons. Come see and come buy.

A ribbon in the hair always lights up the eye.

My, what beautiful hair this child has.

How pretty her hair would look with a ribbon or two in it.

This one's nice...

but perhaps a blue satin ribbon to tie up her hair?

No, thank you.

Children, why don't you go along and watch the Punch and Judy show?

Fish. Fresh fish.

Get your fish here.

Come on. Fish here.

Hello, children, wouldn't you like some fresh mackerel?

- No, thank you. - Fresh from the sea.

Boysenberry honey. The fruit of the bee.

Children, golden honey. The sweet fruit of the bee.

- Sorry. No, thank you. - Delicious. Go on, try it.

- Very special, that's right. - Nice.

They look lovely.

And another bunch of red roses for your wife?

No, my dear. Thanks anyway.

Raise your hands and clap, clap, clap.

Turn you head and slap, slap, slap.

Left and right, left and then

'Round about and back again.

I would like to dance with him.

He is nice and tall and slim.

- What's your name, little boy? - Hansel.

Hansel, dear, would you agree?

Would you dance a dance with me?

Raise your hands and clap, clap, clap.

Point your toe and tap, tap, tap.

Naughty boy.

Left and right, left and then 'Round about and back again.

Listen to my poem, everybody.

"A fool who's never changed his mind and who can think it strange?"

"The reason's clear, for fools, my friends, have not a mind to change."

Come on, Punch, dear. Let's sing our song.

Raise your hands and clap, clap, clap.

Point your toe and tap, tap, tap.

Left and right, left and then 'Round about and back again.

Come on, everybody, let's all sing.

Raise your hands and clap, clap, clap.

Point your toe and tap, tap, tap.

Left and right, left and then round about and back again.

Raise your hands and clap, clap, clap.

Point your toe and tap, tap, tap.

Left and right, left and then turn about up in the air.

Mama. Mama.

- We sang with Punch and Judy. - Really.

Yes, we learned to dance from the puppets. Punch and Judy were so funny.

All they did was fight and hit each other with a rolling pin.

The blacksmith gave me two stones that make fire.

Do you want to hear me sing the song I learned, Mama?

Raise your hands and clap, clap, clap.

No, not now, Gretel.

Look at the beautiful stones. Father told me how to use them.

Take your sister inside. Go on. Go on.

This doesn't taste like the soup, it tastes like the wash water.

I don't think you know what the wash water tastes like.

I tried it once. I really did.

Stop it. Stop it.

How dare you laugh at this meal.

Next time, I'll eat the last potato myself.

Children, go to bed.

Yes, go to bed, children. And if you're lucky, you'll never wake up.

Maria, how could you say such a thing?

How could you let that fat baker cheat you again?

Are you a stupid simpleton?

I'm a simple woodcutter.

You're a father.

Haven't you the courage to stand up to someone...

who's taking the food from your wife and babies...

by not paying you what is rightfully owed to you?

- He's an important man in town. - I don't care if he's the King.

I'll go to the town myself and speak to the baker.

All right, I've heard enough.

I'll go in tomorrow...

and I will collect the rest of what is owed to me.

Mama.

Mama?

- Good morning, missus. - Good morning to you, neighbour.

I've brought some things for you.

Our cows has been producing more milk than we can drink or make cheese with.

I've brought you some eggs, too.

- I have no money for this, neighbour. - No need.

Your good husband has done me favours many a time.

Why, just last winter, when I was sick and couldn't get out of bed...

he brought firewood to my family to keep my home warm.

He's a good neighbour and a good man.

Yes, my husband cares for everyone.

But this is very kind of you and your family.

- This is heavy. I'll carry it. - Thank you.

You know, yesterday, when I was delivering milk to the miller...

he told me that another child has disappeared...

into that cursed North Woods.

They looked hard all day for that little boy. Found nothing.

That's terrible.

If you ask me, my thought is...

no one will ever see that child again, missus.

Look, children. Fresh milk and some eggs.

Thank you. Say thank you, children.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

Good day.

This cream is delicious.

I'm going to make us some custard.

I can't wait.

This custard would be perfect with some berries.

I'm going to find some if I have to search the forest high and low.

And we're going to have a real celebration when your father gets home tonight.

I'm so happy.

Now, Gretel, while I'm gone, you do your darning.

Yes, Mama.

And Hansel, make sure that weave is good and tight...

or else the broom won't last.

And Hansel, please do not forget to give some water to the donkey.