The Secret World of Arrietty

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Studio Ghibli, Nippon Television Network,

Dentsu, Hakuhodo DYMP,

Walt Disney Japan,

Mitsubishi, Toho and Wild Bunch present

I'll never forget that summer.

I spent a week in the old house

where my mother grew up.

Planning and Screenplay by

Hayao Miyazaki

Produced by

Toshio Suzuki

Based on "The Borrowers"

by Mary Norton

Music by Ccile Corbel

Almost there. Feeling all right?

Yes.

Directed by Hiromasa Yonebayashi

KARIGURASHI NO ARRIETTY

Haru... how many times

have I told her?

- I'll be right back.

- Okay.

Haru!

You're blocking the driveway again.

Sho?

Where are you?

Don't touch!

These aren't for you.

- Arrietty!

- What?

You went outside again, didn't you?

And you might clean up

this room, young lady.

It's my own little garden.

If you ask me,

it looks like a mess.

Oh! Is that a bay leaf?

Oh well, I guess this means

your birthday comes early.

Enough for a whole year.

But the bay tree's

so far away.

If a human bean saw you...

I'm always careful.

The world is full of

dangerous creatures.

Your great uncle...

... was eaten by a frog. Right?

Doesn't that shiso smell lovely?

Yes, it does.

With a bit of sugar

I could make shiso juice.

Wait till tonight.

I'll borrow some for you.

My first borrowing ever!

I've been practicing night and day.

Papa's home.

Welcome back.

- Papa, about tonight...

- There's a boy in the house.

I saw him.

- No! Arrietty...

- He didn't see me!

I hid behind the bay leaf.

Papa, we're still going, aren't we?

I won't hear of it.

It's too dangerous.

But he's just a child!

Papa, I've been waiting

for such a long time.

The children can be more savage

than the grownups.

I'll be fine!

Youngsters go to bed early.

Thank you Papa!

But Pod...

The boy's sick.

Don't worry, we'll be fine.

But still...

Stop worrying, Mother.

We'll be extra careful.

Arrietty will be 14 soon.

Someday she'll have to

survive without our help.

Sometimes I think

we're the last Borrowers in the world.

Whatever you need,

just ask Haru.

All right.

Haru, I'm depending on you.

Yes ma'am.

Let's shut the screen.

Keep the bugs out.

Shouldn't you wear something darker?

I already decided!

I hope you can borrow

some tissue paper.

And a bit of sugar, perhaps?

We could have shiso juice

and sugar for the tea.

But anything's just fine.

We'll be back soon.

Please be careful.

We will.

Arrietty!

Sorry!

- Hold these for me.

- Yes, Papa.

Hold on tight!

Arrietty?

Ready?

Everything's so huge!

The world of human beans.

The sugar's over there.

Wait for me down there.

Papa, you're great!

Now let's get that tissue.

Papa, look.

Your first borrowing.

Be careful, it's sharp.

I will!

Papa, borrowing is such fun!

Look down there.

Rats. Steer clear of them.

They're trouble.

I'm not afraid.

I'm ready for anything.

I've got this!

Sometimes it's best not to

go looking for danger.

What is this place?

Human beans made it

for their dolls.

It's just perfect for us!

I'm sure Mother would love

that dresser over there.

These things aren't for borrowing.

If anything went missing

they'd know right away.

Oh...

Don't be afraid.

I saw you.

In the garden.

It was you, wasn't it?

My mother told me about you.

She saw little people here

when she was young.

Was it you that she saw?

Was it?

I'm sorry, Papa.

He saw me today,

out in the garden.

I should've been more careful.

I hope he didn't frighten you.

Best not tell your mother,

it will only worry her.

All right.

You don't always have to run.

Observe them first, then decide.

We're home.

Safe and sound.

And...?

Things didn't go well this time.

This light gave out

before we finished.

Oh dear.

We had to give up

on the sugar.

Don't give it a thought.

At least you're safe and sound.

Arrietty, you found something.

Show your mother your first borrowing.

What a pretty pin.

Time for bed.

Good night.

She looks worn out.

Shall I make some tea?

Sho!

Come in the house.

You'll catch cold out there.

A cube of sugar?

But whatever for?

He left it by the grating.

It's probably the same one

I dropped last night.

What?

What do you mean,

you dropped it?

Don't touch it.

Do you understand?

It's a trap.

They're trying to catch us!

We'll have to stop borrowing

for a while.

Maybe they already

know where we are.

Pod, we'll have to move!

This was such a lovely house.

Now we'll have to

start all over again.

Well, let's see how things go.

Now eat, soup's getting cold.

Why did it have to be sugar?

Thank you Arrietty.

I wanted to hang everything

while the sun's out.

You know I love doing laundry.

- I'm going to nap for a bit.

- All right.

"You forgot something"

You came back.

Wait, don't go.

Please leave us alone.

I wanted to tell you that.

I want to talk to you.

Human beans are dangerous.

If we're seen, we have to leave.

My parents said so.

You have a family?

I envy you.

Don't you have one?

Yes, but I practically

never see my father.

Mother's so busy at work,

she barely has time for me.

Really...

My name's Sho.

What's your name?

Do you have one?

Of course I have a name!

It's Arrietty.

Arrietty... Arrietty...

That's pretty.

Won't you let me see you?

Just for a moment.

Just a peek. Please?

What's happening?

Oh my gosh, it's a crow!

You can't come in here!

What got into that bird?

They never behave like that.

Maybe it's nesting season

or something.

Now I have to replace this screen.

Where do we keep them?

Are you all right?

Maybe you should take

some of your medicine.

Thanks, Haru.

I feel fine.

The nesting season, eh?

Have yourself

a nice long rest now.

Papa...

- I told you to stay away.

- I'm sorry.

I wanted to do

something to help.

But he didn't see me.

You put your family in danger.

I won't say it again.

Understand?

Yes.

We'd better start looking.

It's time.

Pod...

"You forgot something"

Afternoon! Package for you.

Thanks again ma'am.

It's pretty hot out there.

Listen, know any good

pest control companies?

Pest control?

Here's one. "Squeaky Klean Service."

Squeaky Klean Service?

Let me just write that down.

Haying problems with mice?

Maybe it's mice,

or maybe it's something else.

Between us, it's little people.

I've seen them myself.

A crow tried to

fly into your room?

I hope it didn't scare you.

Don't worry, Aunt Sadako.

Haru chased it out.

I was so astonished!

I never saw such a huge...

Excitement's the worst thing

in the world for his heart.

He came here for peace and quiet.

If anything were to happen

before the operation...

I know, I know.

I realize his mother's

terribly busy at work.

But to go abroad on business

and leave a sick child?

It must be terribly hard for you

without your mother.

I don't mind.

I suppose the divorce

couldn't be helped.

But why can't she be here,

when he needs her so?

Aunt Sadako, who made

that little house in my room?

It's amazing.

You mean the doll house?

That doll house

belongs to your mother.

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