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?
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'll 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 well.
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'll 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!
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'll stay in bed today.
You sure? All right, then.
Here we go...
You'll 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'll 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.
And who hired you to clean?
Why, I hired myself.
I've never seen such a filthy house.
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?
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...
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'll 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.
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.