A Little Princess
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- 1995
- 97 min
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A very long time ago...
...there lived a beautiful princess,
in a mystical land known as...
...India.
She was married to the
handsome Prince Rama...
...who had been banished
to the enchanted forest...
...by his jealous stepmother,
Queen Kaikeyi.
One day...
...Princess Sita saw a wounded deer
in the woods...
...and she begged Rama
to go and help it.
Rama drew a circle in the ground
and said to her:
''This is a magic circle.
So long as you stay inside it...
...no harm can come to you. ''
That night,
the princess heard a horrible cry.
Help me.
Thinking it was her beloved Rama
in danger...
...the princess ran from the circle
to answer the cry.
She soon came across
an old beggar man.
Although she had no money
to give him...
...she could not refuse his plea.
As soon as he had the bracelet...
...he transformed into the
1 0-headed demon, Ravana.
to his palace...
...to make her his bride.
Did you ever know
a real prince, Maya?
Laki's father.
- I thought he was in the army.
- He was.
And he was my prince.
And I, his princess.
But I mean real princes
and princesses.
All women are princesses.
It is our right.
I shall miss it here.
India is the only place on earth
that stirs the imagination.
I wish we could stay here forever.
I know, sweetheart.
But now that England's at war...
...I must go too.
You understand, don't you?
But why must I go to America?
Because it's safer.
And you'll be going to the school
your mother went to at your age...
- ...in a city called?
- New York.
Papa?
Maya told me that all girls
are princesses.
- Maya is a very wise woman.
- Then it's true?
You can be anything you want to be,
as long as you believe.
- What do you believe?
- I believe that you are...
...and always will be,
my little princess.
I gave this to your mother
on our wedding day.
I want you to have it.
She was so beautiful.
What did you love most about her?
Tough question.
I loved the way her eyes lit up
when she laughed.
Just like yours do.
I loved the sound of her voice when
she sang me the Indian folksong.
But I think,
more than anything else...
Hello!
You must be Captain Crewe.
My sister will be down presently.
We were just preparing
the young lady's room.
Your things arrived this morning.
Thank you...?
Heavens, Amelia.
Amelia Minchin.
Captain Crewe.
How delightful to meet you!
And this must be little Sara.
My, what a beautiful child.
- I was telling the Captain--
- Thank you, that'll be all.
Won't you follow me?
Classes begin promptly at 8:00.
We cover all subjects:
literature, math, science...
...and of course, French and Latin.
Oh, Sara speaks fluent--
Luncheon is served at 1 :30.
Then we take our daily walk...
...unless the weather is
extremely inclement.
At 4:
00, the girls attendetiquette classes...
...where they're trained in
Study hall is between 4:30 and 6:30,
followed by a light supper.
Before bedtime,
we read from one of the classics...
...something the children
look forward to with anticipation.
Sunday is a day of rest.
Students may write to their parents.
And of course, we attend church.
Have you any questions?
Come along, dear.
Girls.
Say hello
to our new arrival...
...Miss Sara Crewe.
Hello, Sara.
You must tell them about
your exciting life in India.
No doubt she'll be our most
popular student in no time.
There are certain rules
that should be made clear.
First is the Order Rule...
...which requires the girls keep
their rooms spotless.
These rules are strictly enforced.
But I assure you, the results
are well worth the effort.
Our reputation for sending
the most poised...
into society...
...is one of the highest.
I've no doubt.
Also, I'm afraid jewelry
and such finery are not allowed.
What if I wear it in my room,
during my free time?
If you absolutely insist.
I do.
She'll get in trouble.
This is splendid.
It's our largest suite.
Thank you for all the care
you've taken.
I want Sara to feel at home
while I'm away.
- Of course not.
I'll let you say goodbye.
You don't have much time
before your boat leaves.
We'll write to each other
every day.
How do you like your room?
I made sure it was the best,
with corner windows and a fireplace.
And with all your toys
...it's as if you were really...
I think I saw something...
...on that chair over there.
She came all the way from France
to be with you.
Her name is Emily.
Dolls make the very
best friends.
Just because they can't speak
doesn't mean they don't listen.
Did you know, when we leave them alone
in our room, they come to life?
- They do?
- Yes.
Before we walk in, they quickly
return to their places.
Why don't they come to life
in front of us?
Because it's magic.
Magic has to be believed.
That's the only way it's real.
Whenever you're afraid,
or miss me terribly...
...just tell Emily.
She'll get the message to me,
wherever I am.
And I'll send one back right away...
...so when you hug her...
...you'll be getting a hug from me.
It's all right, Papa.
I'm going to be fine.
What are you doing?
Memorizing me by heart?
I already know you by heart.
Goodbye princess.
What was that noise last night?
Somebody was crying for hours.
That's nothing.
You should hear Josephine snore.
I do not!
Who was it? The new girl?
She hasn't come out of her room.
Did you see all her toys?
I want your hair ribbon.
They're very rich.
They must be.
Everyone I know eats crackers.
Her father's British. I hear he's
best friends with the king and queen.
I hear he was thrown out of India...
...because people died
from eating his poisoned crackers.
Poisoned crackers?
My aunt died from eating poisoned
string beans.
- Yeah, who cares?
But before we catch them, they return
to their places, quick as lightning.
Gosh, she's fast.
Mama.
Sara?
We don't delay breakfast
for one student.
I'm sorry, but I--
Remember, you're not the only
child here.
Yes, good morning.
from our visit yesterday.
This is Monsieur Dufarge.
You begin French lessons today.
Do I have to?
You most certainly do.
Apologize to Monsieur
for your rudeness.
- But I didn't mean to be rude.
- Now!
This child doesn't need to learn French.
She practically is French!
She learned from her father.
I understood what she said.
I'm sorry. We tried to tell you.
She can tutor the younger children...
...and help you
with your pronunciation, Miss Minchin.
Thank you.
There's no talking at the table.
Doesn't seem natural.
I won't say it again.
Seven times five is 35.
Seven times six is 42.
...58.
No, wait. 54?
55?
Or 72? Or 93? Or 1 2?
I'm sorry, Miss Minchin.
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