ROMĂNIA FILM presents
A Film Studio ''3'' Production
FiIm Realized in
The Cinematography Production Center Studios - Bucharest
The Return of Veronica
Long ago
I used to roam
Under the star light And I'd softly sing
Under the girl's windows
But one day
An evil man
Found my innocent song To be a sin
And he banished me From the village
and I ended up
Under a door's threshoId Where an aunt hid me
This was my destiny And ever since, at night,
Wherever I may be, I always sing.
If you want
To understand
The great mystery of the stars The language of the birds
And that of the bugs
If you want
To understand
The rustle of the forests The murmur of the springs
And the sigh of the flowers
Their voices
They learn to hear, They always soar, learn to sing
And you'll do anything like me Wherever you may be
You will always, always sing...
A fiIm by
Little ducky...
You promised to lay an egg for me. If you don't keep your word...
We wake up to the solfege...
- Smaranda, go get Veronica for me. - Veronica? Ah!
We want to grow up to be healthy
We'll end up like Prince Charming...
Veronica!
Wait for me. I'll be back tomorrow to play again.
Veronica!
We wake up to the solfege
All day long they keep us up
We go to sleep to them as well
And finally we all meet again, when we hear the piano's beat
It plays for us. It's the conductor's show.
We want to grow up to be healthy
We'll end up like Prince Charming
And for this we need the soap and a toothbrush to be neat
Because it's always right to be as clean as you can be.
I can tell you something and you can come with me anytime.
The ones that are nice and clean,
They arrange their clothes
and put on their Pajamas
Go to the window for a breath of fresh air
We skim through a magazine and then go bed.
We'll work the flowers,
We'll fix everything,
And we all are hurrying in a bit
When we hear the piano's beat
It plays for us. It's the conductor's show.
- What are you going to do with the duck? - I'll cook it with the cabbage.
Hush. They'll hear us!
It can't be! I'll find it.
I'll catch it!
Where are you?
Ah, the cabbage...
I just washed them this morning, Ay, ay!
And they laid an egg again, Ay, ay!
Always after them, Ah, ah, ah!
WhiIe I slave away, Ah, ah, ah!
Here and there I run all day, Ay, ay!
I am one and they're so many, Ay!
On the stairs and the hallways,
Ay, ay!
Running all day long, Ay, ay!
These devilish kids, Ah, ah, ah!
Run their rigs day after day, Ah, ah, ah!
Once I leave them in a room, Ay, ay!
A gadget doesn't come too soon, Ay!
- Smaranda, do you know...? - Leave me alone!
No matter how upset I get, Ah, ah, ah!
Still my heart tends to forget, Ah, ah, ah!
They may think I'll forgive them, Ay, ay!
I'll show them kindness, to them all! Ay!
Tell us, Smaranda! Tell us, Smaranda!
Like no one in the whole world You do so well know how to tell...
- Stories and jokes... - It's not story time right now.
What happened with the bag? If you help us remember...
Tonight for sure we'll sleep better.
Why shouId I tell you? Here I am again, in distress...
On the staircase, you made a mess again!
- It wasn't us! - Oh, yes, it was!
We asked you nicely and we'll Iisten...
Once upon a time,
There was a poor old man.
And this old man had a daughter.
- What was her name? - Quack, quack!
- You quacked! - I didn't even speak!
Tell us what followed? What happened next?
They say the old man had a house...
And on the porch, he was to be found.
If he was thirsty or hungry...
- He would yell like this... - Quack, quack!
- You quacked again! - He snarled.
- Not true, I swear! - What happened there?
Once upon a time,
There was a poor old man and he was sitting on a porch.
He had a girl and when he was hungry...
- ... he would yell... - Quack, quack!
- You quacked! - I didn't even speak!
- Now I'm annoyed. - What happened next?
Well, one night, I went by the old man's
To give him a cake as a sign of thanks.
He shook my hand in gratitude...
- And said... - Quack, quack!
- You quacked again! - No, I didn't!
- Yes you did! - Who just came in?
My little duck!
Go!
My little duck!
Pandemonium I hear at this hour!
Why, why, why?
What could it be at this hour?
Why, why, why?
The windows and the doors are open up?
Why, why, why?
I hurry to find out what's up...
My little duck!
What's this?
Why did you bring animals in the house?
What if one brought some when we dine?
His cat or, I don't know, his monkey!
Or someone else did bring in his donkey?
- My little duck! - No!
- No duck! - My little duck!
Quack, quack!
Let's her have it her way today
Because tomorrow, my dear,
We shall play again.
Quack!
Quack, quack!
My little duck!
Quack, quack!
Help! Help!
My little duck!
My little duck! My little duck!
My little duck!
- Help! - Stay there!
Who just went by?
I wonder why?
She seemed very famiIiar!
She's in trouble again!
- Tell me if you know her. - You don't recall her?
- I think we've met. - Oh, but I bet!
It could be her
Or maybe it's not her
Still we think it's her
Yes, Yes,, Yes,!
Mister Raven, perched on a branch,
Held in its beak, a clean piece of cheese.
Attracted by its smell,
the old Fox oiled her tongue...
My little duck!
Mr. Raven, take me to her!
My little duck!
She is a human and she sang with us!
She is a human and she danced with us!
But she went into the forest. Oh my, maybe she got lost!
Maybe!
She seems to not notice us and she sang with us!
She seems to not hear us and she danced with us!
Did you forget who she is?
It's Veronica!
My name's Danila the Tomcat.
Well, please bring it to me! What are you waiting for?
Have you no mercy for me? Atchoo!
I have a fever, can't you see?
I'm sick! Can't you tell? And I want to get well!
I want to be merry. Please fetch me a cherry!
My name's Danila the Tomcat.
And he's a slave in a hat!
But what's the use, when, I, Danila,
Am in very poor health. Atchoo!
Here I am, locked in a cage
It would be very hard To escape from within
And who cares about a duck
I think I just ran out of luck!
A friend, a friend...
If only I had a friend!
When fate turns against you
A friend you'd need with you.
Hurry! Oh, hurry!
Here I come, my little duck!
A friend, a friend...
You will have a friend in me.
We must find a way out
And quickly run out.
Get me out of here! It's bad!
If the Fox catches us, We're dead!
A friend in need
Is a friend indeed.
If you think I've forgot
You don't know what I've got!
You will put me in the cage
And the duck you'll let him go free!
What a friend you are! A fine friend you are!
You shall do as I ask, and you'll do it before dusk!
Through the woods, Through the woods
Quickly go through the woods
The cheese, Ah, the cheese
Please bring it to me from the Raven.
Here I go, here I go!
But you leave my duck alone!
A friend, a friend...
Is never a coward, a friend...
Come here!
- Let's go to the Raven! - We're not going to leave her alone!
Mister Raven, I bow to you!
I'll come to you, more than ever
To praise your mighty splendor
And take your famous cheese.
Oh, Lord, what gorgeous grandeur!
The world would never see!
Your glorious feather will be praised
You're gorgeous, Oh, my treasure!
I get dizzy
When I see you!
And the cheese still doesn't fall down...
Because you're handsome
Oh, and then some!
If only he'd drop it...
Yes, gorgeous and famous
But I know you lack A singing voice instead
You're not really a tenor Instead of your glamour!
You're mistaken, little one. Those days are now gone
When the Raven was dumb...
So dumb, he was full of himself When praised by anyone else!
The Fox knew he was thick So she came up with a trick
She came and sang to him She danced and praised him
And of his cheese She robbed him.
This happened indeed
When the Raven was stupid.
For her, if you please, I'll give you a piece.
But before you leave here Mark the words you hear
He who lies, even for once, Won't find an ounce of peace
And despised will be at once!
- I got it! - What? This?
That's all the cheese? What have I asked you?
You're no good!
Help!
Help, a friend! A friend, help! A friend!
- Let's save them! - I'm scared.
What will we do? What will we do?
Let's hurry!
The Fox has the key!
Come, come!
We're in trouble! Quack!
Let's go in, let's go in.
We'll go in together.
We got it! Here's the key!
The key, the key! Where's my key?
Help!
Help! My key!
Where's my key?
Help, help!
What will become of me?
- Come on, get out! - Let's run!
- Ay, they took my key! - What, where? I'm coming!
To the rescue! Charge! I'm coming to the rescue!
Where did that come from?
To the rescue!
Hurry up!
I got you!
Hurry up, my dear. What are you doing?
Quack. Run, Veronica! Run to the empress of the ants, quack!
That's it.
- Hold it, I'll kill you! - Not me! Not me!
- Help! - I lost her!
Don't let her go!
- Where is she? - There she is! Get in!
Ay, ay, ay!
Ah, hurry!
There she is! I won't let her go!
She got away!
Veronica! Come on!
Veronica!
- Who's there? Hello? - She left! I'm gonna faint!
Little ant, would you tell me where I can find...
Little ant, do you know where the Empress is?
Not a minute wasted No time to get rest
Everything that gets in stock We register, check and lock.
We start early, it's best
With 3 registers at hand
Time goes by fast
We stamp and we sign.
Please, where is the ant's Empress?
She's done it Ms. Fox!
The nerve on her!
She has no decency!
Gratitude is not her legacy!
- If I catch her, I'll pluck her! - Where has she gone? Why?
And I'll hack the snake!
I won't be satisfied with that! I'll hang the bowl on her neck!
Let her show her face I'll grab her at once!
And I'll claw her down!
- Until then we won't be leaving! - We're not moving from here!
Hey!
Look here! finally a cute face!
A cute face in this boring realm!
Come closer, will you?
- Can you sing? - So and so.
- Can you dance? - So and so.
Well, sweetheart, as everything is going, with you everything is so and so.
I, for one...
When I was a year and a summer,
I was the number one guitar player
When I turned two, Next year
I attended lofty schools I astounded the whole world
I have no match in dancing I am a great catch
Whether I was merry or sad, I had an artist's wish.
I lead a singing and dancing life.
And if you dance and sing like me
Your life will be better!
Right now!
She's running away!
Now, now!
Wait! See? Here we go!
To work fruitfully is a pleasure
And watch the fruits you gather
In the summer if your job is done
You'll have no worries when winter comes.
- Not a minute wasted... - Do you know...?
- No time to get rest... - Pretty please.
Everything that goes into stock
We register, check and lock!
- Your Highness... - Your Highness...
In our kingdom a strange creature has entered.
Watch her! If only she shouldn't be lazy!
To work fruitfully is a pleasure
And watch the fruits you gather
In the summer if your job is done
You'll have no worries when winter comes.
Not a minute wasted No time to get rest
Everything that goes into stock We register, check, and lock!
I would like to see the Ant's Empress.
- Who? - The Ant's Empress.
- Say it again... - The Ant's Empress.
She's very wise and she'll help me find the duck.
Please don't laugh, she's very wise.
I've had it with her wisdom! Do you know what she says?
You have to work all summer or you'll complain in winter!
Can you believe it?
I want to see her.
To do that, you must know how to sing!
Quack, quack! What's to become of me?
That's it.
- This way. - Quack! Help!
Come on, come on!
- Duck with cabbages! - Let's eat him!
I thought you were smarter than me, but to cry for a poor duck...
She wasn't an ordinary duck.
And I beg you not to mock.
She was very playful like in a fairy tale.
We used to play, we used to play...
We had so much fun when we went bathing in the sun!
My friend...
Please don't cry, Veronica. Please don't be sighing!
My little duck...
What will I do without her?
Come on!
Veronica, Please don't cry, Please, don't be sighing
Listen to me
Please don't be sad
Enjoy life
Enjoy the sun and the dew
When it rains outside,
Laugh and be surprised
For the charm of the evening
And the old ways leaving
I, only know
The lute in the meadow
Veronica, Please don't cry,
Please don't be sad
Listen to me
Please, don't be sighing!
Well, sweetheart, as everything is going, with you everything is so and so.
You know how the rooster crows?
Cock-a-doodle-doo!
What about when he's merry?
Or scared?
I don't know.
What about...
... the violin?
- And your heartbeat? - Tick-tock.
Tick-tock, tick-tock... Tick-tock, tick-tock...
What about your heartbeat?
All insects, no matter how small
Chirr, chirr, chirr
Has its own legend
Chirr, chirr, chirr
Born a long time ago
Years went by
If anyone listens
I shall tell them my story.
Long ago
I used to roam
Under the star light And I'd softly sing
Under the girl's window
But one day
An evil man
Found my innocent song to be a sin
And he banished me from the village
and I ended up
Under a door's threshoId Where an aunt hid me
This was my destiny And ever since, at night,
Wherever I may be, I always sing.
If you want
To understand
The great mystery of the stars The language of the birds
And that of the bugs
If you want
To understand
The rustle of the forests The murmur of the springs
And the sigh of the flowers
Their voices
They learn to hear, They always soar, learn to sing
And you'll do anything like me Wherever you may be
You will always, always sing.
Wherever you may be You will always, always sing.
Your Highness,
We noticed in our registry
Everything we gathered.
And in the barn We'll have for winter...
- When I was a year and a summer... - Do I hear a noise close by?
It seems like drums are biting in my head!
What is that crazy noise that spoils my ear?
Nobody would give me an answer?
- You're the boss! - Answer her.
- What are you waiting for? - Say something!
- My voice...
Well?
The...
... cri...
... cket...
This good-for-nothing has gone crazy!
If only he would sing better!
Banish him at once! Out with the spoiler!
Or else, you'll be imprisoned together!
Let's prepare to get...
... the cricket!
Your Highness,
We'll soon have him on a plate!
Forward, march!
We shall imprison the cricket!
Forward! March!
Let's stamp him, Register him!
When I was a year and a summer...
Oh guitar that I made for myself...
It's not bad for a start.
I'd sing from my heart.
And we'll part happily
And when you go to her
I'll sing to her just like this
And she'll help you out for sure.
Let's hurry! Let's get him!
Ay, his fate if we find him!
He can kiss his guitar farewell!
And his singing as well!
Clear skies,
High skies,
Caught by the sun's flower by the tree's arbor
And the wheat's shower
Clear skies,
High skies,
All the bugs in their nest, gathered here for a fest
And they give you their best!
He who dances but doesn't chant will soon become an ant!
Why do I dance all the time? Because I take after my Mother!
Ay, what's to become of me? Those people I like are not keen on me!
We got him!
Get her! That's it!
Come here, that's it.
- I brought her! I brought her! - I was good, I caught her!
Oh, Wise One, I bow to you and humbly beg for your forgiveness,
if in any way my visit upsets you.
I need a miracle to save my friend,
A little Duck with a warm heart who was captured by the mean Fox.
What can you do, my little girl?
Well, I know, I know...
Well?
Well, I...
I know...
I know how and that I like to sing.
I know how and that I like to dance.
I took a wheat ear from the field And I peeled a pipe for myself.
If you sing and dance like me,
You'll spend all summer with glee
Because I know someone
Who taught me this one
I will gain only by singing...
Singing in the depth of summer?
Hm! Get out!
Out you go!
That's it! The summer is over!
Good-for-nothing, you get out of here! You're not welcome here!
That's it, that's it!
Chirr, chirr, chirr
Gloomy autumn,
I didn't think you'd come
Before Christmas
Because I could have gathered some
Chirr, chirr, chirr
Gloomy autumn
A grain, even a small one
Not to borrow one
From my neighbor, the Ant
Because she never gives me any
And spreads rumors all around
That I asked her for so many
Chirr, chirr, chirr Gloomy autumn
It's all over now
I'm so small and miserable.
All summer we have worked
We gathered grain by grain
We'll have no worries now
Our heart sings with joy now
Together we shall sing and dance.
Attention, we are starting the show now!
One, two, three...
Hop!
Forward!
What are you doing?
I'm the little butterfly
Cute, elfish, pretty
I'm off at dawn and I slightly flow
Over the flowers light
Some say that I'm light
But flying is a delight
And I spread color and light
Wherever in my flight.
We would like to make room, Ay, ay!
Have a place to come back to, Ay, ay!
Though we barely move, Ah, ah, ah!
We've got nothing to prove, Ah, ah, ah!
Let's take the pose, Ay, ay!
Let's make a round dance, Ay, ay!
Esteemed little ant
I came to you again
To borrow a grain
Because I'm miserable...
True, you look terrible.
Oh, you poor dreamer!
My journey was painful.
I only came to ask for a little help.
In the depth of summer when we were working
Trying grains to gather grains and preparing for the winter.
What were you doing?
I was singing.
So you did...
Well, good for you! What has happened to you?
Now if the rain came over you Play if you can, I dare you!
And next summer Take our example!
Only a miracle could save me...
A miracle, a miracle
Is not a question mark
That appears in your life
And is left unanswered
Anywhere a miracle
Can be done by anyone
With a kind word or a good deed
That comes from the heart
I would ask you for a minute to stop your hating
Just for a minute Have faith in man
Fill your heart with love every day
And the world will be a better place
A miracle, a miracle
Is anyone's wish
But in his life
A challenge arises,
Only the man, and only him
Can make a miracle
He will only find the meaning
Of all the hidden ways
A miracle...
Oh, wise Empress Oh, proud little ant
I only asked for a grain
Have I sung only for myself during the sunny days?
Down by the stream, hidden in the fields
All day long, It seems that I sang for you,
For you to work joyfully I played full heatedly
And at night, when you slept
Peacefully at rest
The good-for-nothing cricket
What was he doing?
- He was sleeping, just like us! - She's deceiving you, Your Highness!
Can you guess what he was doing?
Tell us, what?
The Troubadour. . .
Well?
He was composing...
You composed a song? Sing it, if you can!
You will go into the world if we learn it.
If not, we'll see...
What happened?
Nothing scares me Nothing puts me down
Whatever weather may come Just give me guitar
The wind may scream It may even rain
If I have a guitar
I don't care about anything
Nothing scares me Nothing puts me down
Whatever weather may come Just give me a guitar!
Give me a guitar!
- Give him a guitar. - Here you are!
How nice!
If you want
To understand
The great mystery of the stars The language of the birds
And that of the bugs
If you want
To understand
The rustle of the forests The murmur of the springs
And the sigh of the flowers
Their voices
They learn to hear, They always soar, learn to sing
And you'll do anything like me Wherever you may be
You will always, always sing...
Clear skies,
High skies,
Caught by the sun's flower by the tree's arbor
And the wheat's shower
Clear skies,
High skies,
All the bugs in their nest, gathered here for a fest
And they give you their best!
Their voices
They learn to hear, They always soar, learn to sing
Summer, your beauty
During the winter we shall cherish
Summer, we won't forget you...
I would ask you to stay, If you'd like.
Not to leave through the snow in the cold.
I would ask you to stay all winter.
And yet, I will leave here.
Wise Empress...
Thank you for your help and care and teaching me the rights and wrongs.
I would like to leave this land.
I'm in a hurry to reach the Dandelion Fairy,
for my friend, the duck...
Because you were showing care, I'm going to be kind to you.
As a reward you will receive a little magic bead
Which gathers when you need All your friends indeed.
I received a little heart It's a most precious treasure
I shall keep it close to my heart And forget all the pressure
To the hardships of winter
Little heart, little heart
Summer is a long way away
To be together again in the floral park
To sing like only we know how
Happy birthday with joy
See you...
Happy birthday with joy
See you...
... in the summer!
I'm here, little heart
You are my precious one
I heard you like in a dream and I came quickly.
So don't be upset anymore
Little heart, little heart
Summer is a long way away
To be together again, in the floral park
As only we know how to dance.
Veronica, Veronica...
Our ways part here
I'm going back to Tinyworld
I belong next to her
Have a safe journey home
I shall see you again
If somehow, someday,
You'll remember me...
Aha, I saw her!
I saw her!
Grab her!
I'll get you!
Get her!
Help, Aurica, help!
Now I got her!
That's it.
Be quiet!
My name's Danila, the tomcat,
I'm the fiercest cat
I have no pity on the mice,
I keep them here, under my nose!
I see them, I hear them, wherever they hide,
Even if they went to either Pole, North or South!
Little magic bead...
Bring my friends to me at once!
Little magic bead, little magic bead...
Mister Tomcat, would you be so kind
To take me for a while?
Only until we reach the village.
I've been invited to sing at a wedding.
Oh be my guest!
Help!
Be quiet!
Aurica!
I'll tie you tight!
- Help! - Be quiet!
Nothing scares me Nothing puts me down
Whatever weather may come Just give me a guitar
The wind may scream Whatever the weather may be like
If I have a guitar I don't care about anything
Nothing scares me Nothing puts me down
Whatever weather may come, just give me a guitar!
Nothing scares me and nothing puts me down
Whatever weather may come Just give me a guitar!
How are you feeling, Ms Fox?
I feel fine!
And I am thrilled by his singing!
Nothing scares me...
Hurry up!
Oh, what beautiful weather! Just give me a guitar!
A violin won't work?
It's better with a guitar!
Lady Fox, how are you feeling?
Danila! Help!
Help!
My fortune, meow! Ouch! Help! My carriage!
- My name's Danila, the tomcat. - Let's drop this for now!
I'm the fiercest cat
I have no pity on the mice,
I keep them here, under my nose!
Kind and beautiful fairy, You're our only salvation.
Quickly, come down to us before the evil fox catches us!
What's happening?
Not now!
Hold it!
You'll see!
Quack, quack!
My little duck...
My duck!
Come on!
No! You stay here!
Come on!
Come on, go on.
How beautiful you are!
One for you!
And for me!
Help!
I'll get you now!
In the corner!
Smaranda!
- Yes! - Please bring me Veronica!
Oh, what's happening? Ay, ay!
Where wouId I find her? Ay, ay!
I am Danila, the tomcat.
- And I belong... - In the corner!
- I'm Aurica and I sing... - In the corner!
- I would like to have a word with you. - In the corner! In the corner!
You know how to lie and steal?
- You know how to be like butter? - In the corner! In the corner!
Nothing scares me Nothing puts me down
I'd stay in the corner for the rest of my life! Just give me a guitar!
Just give him a guitar!
A miracle, a miracle...
Anyone can make a miracle
With a kind word or a good deed
That comes from the heart.
Please forgive me.
A miracle, a miracle...
Your childhood is
the deserted door
of the white cherry flower
It's the blinking dream
And the great wisdom
The kind thought and the good deed
You would often go back to.
For a minute I wouId ask you to smile
For just a minute, Be children again
Fill your hearts with love every day
And the world will be a better place.
A miracle, a miracle...
Your childhood is
a deserted door
Of the white cherry flower...