HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE
Miss Sophie
I've closed up the shop
You should come too, Sophie
I'll just finish this Go have some fun
All right, then, I'm off
I'm going
Look, it's Howl's castle
What? Howl? Where, where?
Look how close it is
Oh, no
I wonder if Howl's in town
It took off
No, just hiding from all the soldiers
Say, did you hear? Remember Martha, from South Haven?
They say Howl tore her heart out
How scary...
Don't worry, he's not going to want yours
Hurry up
Really?
Oh, cut it out...
Hey there little mouse, lost your way?
Oh, no... I'm fine
Then how about a cup of tea?
Care to join me?
No thank you, I'm busy
She sure is a cute little mouse
Say, how old are you? You live around here?
Let me pass!
See, it's those whiskers of yours
She's even cuter when she's mad
Hey, there, I'm sorry
Where've you been?
Who are you?
I'm with her
Why don't you two take a little walk
What the...? Hey, wha...
Don't hold it against them
They' re harmless
Where to? I'll be your escort
No, really, I'm only going to Cesari's
Act normal I'm being followed
Just walk
Sorry, I got you involved
This way
Hold on
Drop your legs, keep walking
That's right, don't be frightened
Very nice
I'Il draw them off
Wait here until the coast is clear
Yes
That's my girl
Any chocolate Letties?
Look this way, Lettie
Hey, make room
Let's go for a walk, Lettie
My sister?
Come back soon, Lettie
Sophie?
How did you land on the veranda like that?
Have you become an angel?
It feels like I'm in a dream...
Lettie, why not use the office?
Thanks, but I should really be working
What? You sure he wasn't a wizard?
He was so kind...
He rescued me...
Don't tell me he's stolen your heart
If that was the wizard Howl, he'd have eaten it right up
Don't worry, Howl's only after beauties
There you go again
Listen to me, we live in dangerous times
They say even the Witch of the Waste is back on the prowl
Sophie?
Oh, you...
Lettie, the Madeleines are done
Okay, be right there
All right
I'm going home
It's a relief to know you're doing eell
Hello, Lettie
Nice to see you
Listen, are you going to spend your whole life in that shop?
It meant so much to Papa Besides, I'm the eldest
That's not what I meant Are you sure you want to be a hatter?
Well, I...
Bye, Lettie
Come by the shop next time
Sure
I'Il be on my way
Sophie, you've got to look out for yourself
Sorry, the shop's closed
I thought I'd locked the door
What a cheap shop, full of cheap little hats
And you're quite cheap-looking yourself
This is just a simple hat shop
I think you had better leave
You're very brave, taking on the Witch of the Waste
The Witch of the Waste?
You won't be able to tell anyone about that spell
My regards to Howl
Is this really me!
I've got to stay calm
I've got to calm down
It's no use panicking, Sophie
I'll be fine, I'll be fine
I've got to calm down
I'm back!
Welcome home, Ma'am!
- Welcome home - How do you like it?
It's all the rage in Kingsbury
Amazing
It suits you
Don't you think it's wonderful?
Sophie!
Mrs. Hatter, Sophie hasn't come down to work yet
I wonder what's the matter?
Sophie!
Don't come in
I've got an awful cold
I don't want you to catch it
You sound just awful...
Like some 90 year-old woman
I'Il stay in bed today
You sure? All right, then
Here we go...
You'Il be fine, old lady
You're still healthy, and these clothes finally suit you
But I can't stay here
Ouch, ouch
It's not easy being old
They're saying this war is going to be terrible...
Like a hand, granny?
Such a gentleman, but I'll manage
Sure, old lady, but where are you off to?
Just a bit farther than where you're going
I don't recommend it, granny
Nothing but witches and wizards ahead
Thank you
Going to the Folding Valley, at this hour?
Says her youngest sister's there
I've hardly made any progress at all
Thank goodness I've still got my teeth
That'll make a good cane
Up we go
Might be a bit too thick
Ouch, ouch
What a stubborn branch
Never underestimate Grandma Sophie
Heave
A scarecrow, eh? I thought you were working for the Witch
But how do you stand by yourself?
Your head's a turnip
I've always hated turnips
At least you're not upside down anymore
So long
It's so cold
The town's still so close
Don't follow me You don't owe me a thing
You must be a magical whatever-you-are
I've had enough of witches and spells!
Just go stand wherever you like!
This is a perfect cane Thank you kindly
While you're at it, could you bring me a house to sleep in?
Seems you get more cunning with age
What a huge battleship
I never realized how weak you feel when you get old
I smell smoke Maybe there's a cabin
Turnip-head, isn't that Howl's Castle?
This is hardly what I meant when I asked for shelter!
What is this?
You call this a castle?
Is that the way in?
Just wait up there
Hey, there!
Are you going to let me on, or not!
My shawl!
It seems warm enough inside, Turnip I'm going in
Thank you
Even Howl wouldn't want an ancient heart like mine
This time, it's really goodbye
You may be a turnip, but you're a good turnip
May you find happiness
What is this place? Just looks like a dilapidated heap
Well, one nice thing about getting old is that nothing surprises you anymore
That's some spell you're under
It won't be easy to break
The fire talked
And you can't even tell anyone about it
You' re Howl?
Wrong. I'm the fire demon, Calcifer!
Well, then, Calcifer, can you break the spell I'm under?
Easy
If you break the spell that chains me to this place,
I'll break your spell in a flash
In other words, bargain with a demon
You sure you can keep that promise?
Demons don't make promises
I suggest you look elsewhere
But I'm an exploited demon
I'm chained here by a contract with Howl, who works me to death
I'm the one who keeps this castle moving
My, you've got it rough
If you figure out the secret contract, the spell will break
If you do that, I'll break your spell, too
All right A bargain, eh?
Granny
Boy... I've got my doubts about her
Hey, who's this?
Porthaven!
When did she get in?
Stand by
Why, Mayor, sir
The sun is already high Is Master Jenkins at home?
The Master is out
I answer in his stead
An invitation from His Majesty
It has come to war
His Majesty desires every wizard
and magician, even the witches, to aid our homeland
His presence is imperative That is all
War, how awful
And who might you be?
Calcifer let me in
Don't look at me She wandered in from the Wastes
The Wastes?
That's strange You're not a witch, are you?
A witch could never get in
Porthaven, again
A customer?
Stand by
State your purpose
Mama sent me
The usual spell?
Behave yourself, now
It's not the Wastes
Granny, are you a witch, too?
That's right, I'm the scariest witch in the land
Sprinkle this powder on your ship and the winds will favor it
Sure
Many thanks
I can't have you making up things
You should give up that disguise
It's not a disguise, it's magic
The Kingsbury door
Stand by
Is this the residence of Wizard Pendragon?
It is, indeed
I bear an invitation from His Majesty
Please inform Master Pendragon that he is required at the Palace
Our thanks to you
A city fit for a king
Get back in or you'll lose your nose
Stop wandering around
That's enough! I'm going to get really mad
This is a magic house, isn't it?
Oh, boy!
Where does the black one lead?
Only Master Howl knows
I'm having my breakfast
But you've got bacon and eggs
We can't use the fire when Master Howl's away
I'll cook for you
But you can't
Calcifer only obeys Master Howl
That's right, I won't cook for you
Oh, here's my hat
All right, Calcifer Be a good fire, now
Forget it, I'm a demon
I answer to no one
You'll do as I say, or I'Il pour water on you
Or would you rather I told Howl about our bargain?
Hey! Hey! I never should've let this old lady in
So, what'll it be?
That's right, there's a good fire
Hey! Hey! I'll burn the bacon
Calcifer's doing what she says
I'd like some tea, too Have you got a kettle?
Sure
Welcome home, Master Howl
You have letters from the king
To Jenkins and to Pendragon
Calcifer, you're so obedient
She bullied me
Not an easy thing to do
Who exactly are you?
I'm Grandma Sophie
You see, I'm your new cleaning lady
Give me that
Pass me two more bacon slices and six more eggs
Yummy
And who hired you to clean?
Why, I hired myself
I've never seen such a filthy house
Hmm
Markl, plates
You're all ganging up on me
Please join us, Sophie
Sit over here
Pick one
Everything else is dirty
I've got my work cut out for me
Markl
Yes
Sophie
Thank you
Brethren, let us partake of our daily bread
Our daily bread
Haven't had a real breakfast in a long while
So many manners to teach...
So, what's that in your pocket?
What?
I wonder what it is
Let me
It's scorched into the table Master Howl, this is...
Ancient sorcery
And powerful, too
The Witch of the Waste?
"He who catches a falling star, oh heartless man"
"Your heart shall be mine... "
Well, so much for the table
Wow, it's gone!
The scorch mark has vanished, but not the spell
Brethren, continue your meal
Calcifer, move the castle 100 kilometers
And send hot water to the bath
Not that, too!
Do you work for the Witch of the Waste?
Don't be stupid! The witch...
Actually... the witch... I...
Confound it!
Damn that Witch of the Waste Wait 'til I get my hands on her!
Let me finish eating this
Bugs, you'd better scurry away or I'll sweep you out
Every last one of you, mocking me
There's a spell I need
Later
A witch rages within
Sophie
Sophie, I'm going out
I'Il die without some fresh wood
What, what are you doing?
I'll fall, I'll fall I'm in peril
I'm sweeping the ashes
Won't be a minute
Oh, no Oh, no
I'm in danger
I'm in danger...
I'll go out
Oh, no I'm slipping...
Hurry, Sophie
Try not to torment my friend
Master Howl, are you going out?
Markl, tell our cleaning lady not to get too carried away
What'd you do, Sophie?
She abused me
If I die, Howl goes with me
I'm the cleaning lady
It's my job to clean
No, not the 2nd floor!
If I were you, I'd put your precious things away in a hurry
Save my room for later
My little outburst gave me back my strength
What a strange house
Amazing!
Calcifer, Calcifer!
Are you moving the castle?
What a lot of fuss! Of course I am
You' re incredible, Calcifer
Your magic's first class I misjudged you completely
You think so?
You really think so!
Oh, no, not yet!
How beautiful
It's called Star Lake
Something's stuck in there
Oh, dear Lend me a hand, Markl
Sure
And up!
A scarecrow
He's called Turnip, the Turnip-head
You sure like being upside down
The odd creature seems to have taken a liking to me
He followed me here
Are you sure you' re not a witch, Sophie?
That's right, I'm the cleanest witch in the land
Turnip, don't pull it so tight
Seems like he likes doing the wash
They'll dry in no time
Turnip must belong to the demons
Calcifer doesn't seem to mind him
You're right, maybe he's a demon of the dead
But he led me to this wonderful place
I've put away all the laundry, Sophie
Why, thank you We'd better be getting back
How mysterious
I've never felt such peace
Stinks
You reek of burnt flesh and steel
Keep flying and one day you won't be able to change yourself back
Isn't it great! Sophie did this for me
The fighting is fierce
The country's ablaze, from the southern coast to the northern border
I hate the fire in gunpowder
They have no manners
My own kind attacked me
The Witch of the Waste?
Hack wizards masquerading as monsters
They' Il cry plenty later on,
when they can't regain human form
No, they'll just forget they ever knew how to cry
Aren't you supposed to report to the king yourself?
Yes, well...
Hot water for my bath
Oh, no, not again
Is that Howl?
Yeah, wasting my hot water again
I'm sure Howl won't eat any breakfast
No matter
Morning
It's lovely shopping in the morning
I've never seen the ocean
Such beautiful, sparkling water
Same as it always is
I myself hate potatoes
Pay up
Thank you
Thanks
Fish, all fresh off the boat
That one's tasty
I myself hate fish
The fleet's come home
Is that the smoke?
There's been another battle
Really? Sorry, lady, later
That ship's on fire!
Sophie, let's go get a closer look
No, I've no stomach for such things Let's go home
Our most advanced battleship, reduced to this
Markl, there are Blob Men nearby
Don't move
They work for the Witch of the Waste
They're gone
Don't people notice those terrible monsters?
Look! Up there!
That's what dropped those bombs!
An enemy airship, Sophie
Sophie, flyers
Ignore the flyers They're enemy propaganda!
Are you OK, Sophie?
A glass of water, please
Sure
Sophie, what did you do to the bathroom shelves? Look!
My hair's turned this eeird color!
What... what beautiful hair
Take a good look!
You mixed up everything on the shelves and ruined the spells
I didn't mix up anything, I simply cleaned up
Cleaning, always cleaning
I told you not to get too carried away
It's hopeless
How humiliating
It's not so very bad
This new shade's quite lovely in its way
I'm done for. What's the point in living, if you aren't beautiful...
Stop, Howl! Cut it out!
He's calling on the spirits of Darkness
He did this last time a girl ditched him
Please, Howl, that's enough
You can just dye your hair again
I've had enough of you, Howl!
I've never once been beautiful!
I've had enough of this place!
Thank you, Turnip You're a kind scarecrow
Please come back, Sophie Howl's in trouble!
Cut it out, Howl I'm going out
Sophie!
Get over here
My, he's dramatic
Is he dead?
Don't worry A tantrum never killed anyone
Help me, Markl
Get that hot water running, Markl
C'mon, you can still walk
You look after him now, Markl
Sure
I'Il have to clean all over again
I'm coming in
Here's some hot milk Drink up
I'll leave it here Drink it while it's hot
Don't leave me, Sophie
Try a little milk?
The Witch of the Waste is searching for my house
You' re right, I saw her cronies down at the port
The truth is, I'm a coward
All this junk is just sorcery to keep her away
I'm scared to death
Tell me, why is the Witch of the Waste after you?
She seemed quite interesting, so I approached her
But she terrified me and I ran away
Now the king's ordered me to report to him
As Jenkins and as Pendragon...
How many names do you use, Howl?
Enough to guarantee my freedom
Can't you refuse the king?
See that...
The oath I took at the Sorcery Academy
Say, Howl Why not visit the king?
What!
Just say it to his face
"Stop this foolish war I refuse to help you"
Sophie, you don't know what they're like
But he's the king, right? A king thinks only of what's best for his people
I know!
You'll go in my place, Sophie!
Pretend you're Pendragon's mother
Just tell him your son is an idle good-for-nothing
Maybe Madam Suliman will even give up on me
Madam Suliman?
You' re wearing that hat?
After all the magic I spent making your dress pretty...
Off I go
Sure
See you later!
This charm assures your safe return
Don't worry, I'll follow you in disguise
There Off you go!
I'm sure this eill never work
I don't suppose he's following me, disguised as a crow
I'm sure Howl would pick a more dramatic disguise
Not that...
The Palace is so far away
Howl? Don't tell me you're Howl
Disguising yourself as an old dog, of all things
Do you knoe how exhausting it is to be old?
How nice to see you The little hatter, right?
The Witch of the Waste!
Thank you so much for delivering my note to Howl
How's Howl doing?
Quite terrified
Thanks to him, I've become a cleaning lady
My how delightful
By the way, what brings you to see the king?
Job hunting I'm sick of working for Howl
And yourself?
The king invited me
It seems that idiot, Suliman, finally needs my power
Why don't you break the spell you put on me
That's impossible
My gifts lie in casting spells, not breaking them
See you later, then
Hey, wait a minute Just wait!
If you weren't here, I'd have hit her with my cane
What's wrong with you?
Madam, vehicles are prohibited beyond this point
Please continue on foot
That Suliman
Using magic to force me to climb these stairs
We'll catch up Pay her no mind
Heavy, why are you so heavy?
You... Hey... Wait
What is it?
Suddenly remembered... how to break my spell?
I told you...
I don't know how
Then, start studying up
I don't get it
Where does she get all that energy?
I have to put you down
Why don't you call it a day? You can't make it
It's been 50 years now, since they drove me out of here...
I've been longing for this day... Ever since
Good luck to you, then
Still, I'm not nice enough to help you out
Come, Howl
You heartless wench
Next time I'll turn you feeble, too
Hurry up!
Madam, follow me
First, you should help her
We are forbidden to assist anyone
But the king himself invited her
Hang in there!
Just a little farther
And you call yourself a witch?
Who asked you?
You suddenly look older