Raya and the Kingdom of Kumandra/Transcript

[The film begins with the logos before the scene cuts to the desert grasslands of Tail. A buffalo stands in the middle of it and eats grass as Tuk Tuk rolls past it and Buwan runs past it. Raya and Spine Chief ride on Tuk Tuk, Namaari and Dang Hai ride on Buwan, Atitaya and Ying ride on Tai, and Wahn and Yun ride on Ming as they search for the Tail Chief's skeleton while the credit comes up: "Disney presents."]

Raya: (narrating) Well, as you now, six years ago, I trusted Namaari, the princess of Fang, and brought her to the sanctuary where the Dragon Gem was hidden. And that's it, she broke my back. Like kicking so hard, my back almost broke. And when she lost the fight, she brought her band to help. Then my father, Benja, arrived, other tribes came along. Everyone looked at the Dragon Gem hungrily, drawing weapons as they were ready to kill each other to death. But Ba is Ba. He's always optimistic. Trying to compromise, he finally ended up being hit by an arrow in the knee. The others lost their minds over the Dragon Gem. They tried to snatch the Dragon Gem until it fell apart. Then the Druun awakened. Yep, hell had arrived. The Heart tribe became the first cake for the Druun. Ba helped me escape by throwing me into the river. But when I came back, the Heart tribe had nothing left. Everyone turned into stone. The Druun were spreading out. This world had become a land that had gone to waste. Everyone was striving for themselves. They betrayed each other more than 500 years ago. Five years, I survived alone in a world full of the Druun, chasing vain hope for the story of Sisu. Yes, a fairy tale for children from Namaari, the one who kicked me full of love. Why do I still believe that story? After something like that happened? Well, I don't know. In the sixth year, I had begun to despair over this search. The river's end that I haven't been to is only in Fang and Tail. So I went to Fang first, and then I saw how those people survived, dug a canal to separate the palace from the mainland. Seeing that made me hurt if they had figured it out this quickly. Six years ago, we would have been able to collapse the bridge that held the Druun in the island of Heart. But it doesn't matter now. I needed something that can hold my faith. Anything that could give me hope. So I sneaked into the palace by climbing up the roof to find that scroll. The one that Namaari used to show me. There, I saw Namaari. She still cut her hair in the same style as Chief Virana. Sometimes I wonder if her mother had too much influence on her. Namaari practiced boxing with General Atitaya at the courtyard. I saw that and thought of when Ba taught me Penchak Silat when I was a child. The more I thought, the more it hurt. So I hurriedly went in to get what I wanted and hurried out. Ah. During the escape, there was a bit of a mess. But just ignore it. That's not the point. The rest of the story, everyone already knows, right? I searched for Sisu until I found her. We travelled by Boun's boat, collecting a gem piece one by one along the way. Sisu learned the bad side of humans from Dang Hu the Talon chief and I learned to trust people from Sisu. We sent a gift to Namaari. Then she sent back a crossbow. The reason I repeat, don't think I'm vengeful on you. Well, she really did that. But in the end, we can trust each other again, fix the Dragon Gem, blow the Druun away and all the dragons are resurrected. Sisu said that she was very hungry, so I came up with an idea. If we have to start over again anyway, before I go home to see Ba, I invite everyone to come visit. Let's drink and eat and have a celebration at the Heart tribe again. And this time, we will do better.

[The scene changes to Sisu who talks to Raya as text comes up: "One Day Earlier".]

Sisu: Okay, but we just saved the world. What else could be missing?

Raya: It's complicated.

Sisu: (chuckles) Right. Why your pupil is dilated? Actually, where are you looking?

[Namaari holds up a newborn serlot, Dao, who purrs and feels the petting.]

Raya: Sisu, my heart is racing.

Sisu: Yeah, right. That's really complicated.

[The title comes up: "Raya and the Kingdom of Kumandra". The scene changes in three split halves to reveal the band playing lively music along with the laughter of the people at the celebration. Lots of food are prepared and served.]

Chief Benja: Welcome to the celebration, Xiu.

Xiu: Thanks, Chief Benja. So glad you're brought back to life.

Chief Benja: My pleasure.

[Chief Benja sighs happily and almost cries as Raya, who returns from the kitchen after preventing Sisu from pouring a whole jar of Boun-goes-the-dynamite chili paste into the jade noodle, walks over to him.]

Raya: Aw, Ba, please don't cry. Everyone else will see it.

Chief Benja: Sorry. (sniffles) I'm just really happy. (smiles) My daughter has grown up a lot. Dewdrop, over the past six years, you must've been tired.

Raya: It was a long adventure, but it was probably worth it, Ba.

Chief Virana: Chief Benja. (her voice trembles) I just want to apologize.

Chief Benja: Really? What is it?

Chief Virana: I'm really sorry someone shot your knee with an arrow. I should've told General Atitaya to lower her crossbow and none of this would've ever happened. I'm absolutely sorry. If it's not too late, please forgive us.

Chief Benja: (sighs deeply) I know, Chief Virana. We both can't change the past, but we can build a better tomorrow. Also, I forgive you two easily.

[Chief Benja hugs Chief Virana.]

Raya: Uh, Ba.

Chief Benja: Yes, Raya?

Raya: I haven't seen Namaari. Do you know where she went?

Chief Benja: I think she went to the stairs. She's not in the mood.

Raya: I'll go ask her.

Chief Benja: Sure. Go ahead and tell her.

[Raya walks to Namaari who sits on the stairs and looks at Raya's hair ring.]

Raya: The party is the other way.

Namaari: Raya.

Raya: What are you doing out here all alone by yourself? Everyone else is inside.

Namaari: Raya, I don't feel like celebrating.

Raya: Oh, that's a painful shame. Mind if I sit next to you?

Namaari: No. Go ahead.

[Raya sits next to Namaari.]

Raya: Why do you feel so sad and so lonely? Tell me what's wrong.

Namaari: Every time I see Sisu being hit by an arrow in the chest, I feel absolutely shameful.

Raya: Oh. I know you've been having bad dreams. And what's that in your hand?

Namaari: Um... Raya, look, I couldn't find a proper moment to return this to you before. It's important for you, right?

Raya: Important for me? (reveals her hair ring and gasps) My hair ring. I thought I lost it in Tail when that Druun attacked us.

Namaari: Oh, it looked like you forgot it completely in the middle of the desert where I found it. And to think that I took good care of it until now.

Raya: Wait. You did? Oh, thanks for taking good care of my hair ring.

Namaari: You're welcome. Oh, I have something to apologize.

Raya: You do?

Namaari: Yes. And I'm sorry.

Raya: Really? For what?

Namaari: For betraying you. I also just want to say I'm sorry for the gem breaking, for separating you from your father, for Sisu's death, and for causing you so much pain and hardship. I'm really sorry for everything I've done. A lot of things have happened to us throughout all those years, mostly bad, I would be lying if I said I didn't have any fault in them. And I just thought it would be proper for me to apologize. I wanted the best for Fang, but I was too close-minded to think of a solution that involved all of Kumandra. And in the end, I messed up everything. I know I can't change the past, and I'm not asking you to forget it either. But I'd like to be friends for real this time. If I just wish you could hopefully forgive me. And, um, if there's any chance, from the bottom of my heart, I'd like to start over. (shows Raya her dragon pendant)

Raya: (sighs) You know, I had so many chances to throw away the one thing you gave me, but I never did. When I gave it some thought, maybe deep down, I thought we still had the chance. I admit it was hard and terrifying, and sometimes, I wanted to give up, but it was all worth it in the end. Because now I have you, and I have my father. So, yes, I accept your apologies, and I forgive you, Namaari. But you don't have to take all the blame. I won't pretend I'm not still a bit bitter about this story, but I want us to be friends to figure this out together. Plus, I wouldn't want you to remain a lonely cat lady forever. (rubs Namaari's head)

Namaari: (chuckles) Very funny, dep la.

Raya: It's gonna take a while, but when the time comes, let's start over. (takes her dragon pendant) Guess I'll be holding onto this again.

Namaari: (smiles) That's the plan.

Raya: Oh, crap! Now our parents are gonna think that we both fell into a ditch somewhere.

Namaari: (laughs) At least they'll be happy that we're getting along.

Raya: Oh, my father would be ecstatic.

Namaari: Oh, of course he would be.

[Raya and Namaari attempt to kiss.]

Chief Benja: Dewdrop, can you come here for a second?

Raya: Ba! Yes, of course. Come along.

Namaari: Sure.

[Raya and Namaari come with Chief Benja to the throne room. At the throne room, Chief Benja talks to Raya.]

Chief Benja: We have reached an agreement with the people of Fang, but I wanted to talk with you before the arrangement is done. We want peace in our lands, and Chief Virana and I have agreed that the best way to achieve it is for a marriage to take place on your 19th birthday.

Raya: So, you prefer to marry Chief Virana to unify our lands?

Chief Benja: I prefer to say yes. Your duty as princess of Heart is to see for our land and for our people. I know I'm asking too much of you right now, but in time, you'll have to see for the people of Fang, too. We have arranged this wedding to be yours with either Princess Namaari or the Spine Chief.

Raya: My wedding with Princess Namaari or the Spine chief on my 19th birthday? That's wonderful. I'll ask the Tail Chief to come over to my 19th birthday.

Chief Virana: Unfortunately, the Tail Chief died from starvation.

Raya: Well, the Dragon Gem might bring everyone back from the dead.

Chief Virana: You're willing to bring the Tail Chief back to life?

Raya: Yes, and you won't have to worry about everything.

Chief Virana: Hmm. Now let's hope you bring her back to life when the festival begins tomorrow night.

Sisu: Heya, everyone! Oh, dear. I'm really sorry about that. I heard that you're all having a festival tomorrow night.

Chief Virana: Yep, that's what we're all gonna have.

Raya: Ba, you know the Spine Chief?

Chief Benja: Yes. Uh, it was actually six years ago.

[Raya sees Buwan who sits on the floor and walks over to him.]

Raya: (gasps) Aww, there you are. Who's my big furry friend?

Namaari: Raya, wait, he's not very good with... strangers.

(Raya pets Buwan while she laughs as he purrs and rubs up against her, twining all around her like a housecat as she gives him scratches and pats.)

Raya: Aww, but I'm not really a stranger, am I, Buwan? No, I'm not. No, I'm not!

Buwan: (purrs harder)

Namaari: Huh. Maybe he's not usually that good with other people.

Raya: (laughs) Yeah, I'd say we know each other pretty well after six years of being stalked and chased.

Buwan: (makes an apologetic sound and rubs his head on her)

Raya: Apology accepted, buddy. Don't worry. We're good.

Buwan: (meows happily and turns over for belly rubs)

Raya: Awwww, you're just like your mommy, aren't you? (looks amusedly at Namaari) You act all big and tough on the outside, but really you're just a big softie who loves their belly rubs, aren't you?

Buwan: (makes pleased noises and rolls around in Raya's lap)

Namaari: Hmm. You know, Raya, there's a reason my bed is so big. And we have plenty of room for our pets.

Raya: Really?

Namaari: Yes. And there's someone who'd like to see you. This is his wife, Tai, and their son, Dao.

[Tai and Dao walk over to Raya. Buwan meows and rubs his head on Raya. Raya chuckles and picks up Dao.]

Raya: Aww, hello there, little one. You must be Dao. (scratches Dao who purrs)

Dao: (meows and rolls around in Raya's belly)

Raya: Aww, who's a happy kitty?

Dao: (meows excitedly and licks Raya's face)

Raya: (chuckles) Oh, Dao, you're such a happy kitty.

Dao: (meows and rubs his head on Raya's neck)

Raya: Good kitten. And look who's arrived to see me. Tai.

Tai: (smells Raya's skin and rubs her head on her abdomen)

Raya: Aww, Namaari, your serlots really love me. See, Chai? Namaari said I was gonna end up becoming a cat lady like her. And you were right, Namaari.

Chai: Oh. Yes. Very good to hear.

Namaari: Of course I was. I told you you'd end up surrounded by cats.

Raya: Well, it's not that bad.

Namaari: Well, where's the Spine Chief and Dang Hai?

Raya: I don't think they've arrived yet. They were both busy repairing their tribe, so they sent a representative. For Spine is Tong because he's the chief's brother-in-law. As for Talon, they chose Chai. I have no idea why Dang Hai sent a flower guy. While Tail has no representative. In the past six years, Tail had suffered the most from the Druun. They haven't had a chief for many years. Only their people tried to survive on their own.

Tong: I heard that. Sorry to drop into your conversation.

Raya: Tong. What have you been doing?

Tong: Oh, just telling good jokes to the people of Fang. They all know how to laugh and have a wonderful time.

Raya: Hmm. Good to hear. That's actually impressive. When does your brother-in-law arrive?

Tong: I have a brother-in-law?

Raya: Yes. Your brother-in-law. Does he have a name?

Tong: I believe he does have a real name. He's called Yen.

Raya: Really?

Tong: Absolutely. I think he'll arrive soon when the jade noodles covered with Boun-goes-the-dynamite chili paste are served.

Raya: No problem. So, what'd you like to do?

Tong: I think I'd like to work on mangos.

Raya: Sure. Go ahead.

Tong: Thanks.

[Tong goes to the kitchen to work on the mangos.]

Boun: (carries his Boun-goes-the-dynamite chili paste-covered jade noodles to the table) Man, this job seems rather catchy. Raya. How's the celebration going?

Raya: So far so good.

Boun: Excellent. Now that my family's brought back to life, I'd like you to meet my family. Mother, Father, this is Princess Raya of Heart.

Boun's Mother: It's delightfully such an honor to meet your acquaintance, Raya.

Raya: Yes, it is.

Boun's Father: I heard you fixed the Dragon Gem where it blasted the Druun away and returned to the sanctuary. Congratulations.

Boun: And this is my brother.

Boun's Brother: Good to see you, Raya.

Raya: Good to see you too.

Xiu: Greetings, Raya.

Raya: Xiu. What a surprise.

Xiu: Look what Noi does. She learns how to speak. Say mango.

Noi: Mango.

Xiu: Good girl.

Noi: Raya. (feels Raya's hair and chuckles)

Xiu: She loves your hair.

Raya: Oh, thanks. I thought so too.

[Dyan, Uka and Pan hug Raya's legs.]

Raya: Oh. Hello there. Having a good time? (The ongis nod their heads) And you know what? You seem friendly and nice, Noi. (boops Noi on the tip of her nose with her finger) Boop.

Noi: (chuckles)

Xiu: Thank you, Raya. You seem like a nice princess.

General Atitaya: Princess Raya, I see that everyone's having a good time, and you seem rather happy.

Raya: Of course I'm happy. And I'm also having a great time. And so is everyone. And so are you, Atitaya.

General Atitaya: (chuckles softly) Princess Raya, I can assure you that Namaari loves you from the start. If the Tail Chief died from being hungry, what would you do?

Raya: I think I'd like to bring her back to life with my new generals, Yun and Ying.

General Yun: General Atitaya. I'm Yun, and I'm Raya's new general.

General Atitaya: Such an honor to know you. I'm Atitaya.

General Ying: How delightful to meet you, General Atitaya.

General Atitaya: Are you sure you want to bring the Tail Chief back to life? Surely there must be everything to bring her back to life.

[The door bangs open as the Spine Chief and Dang Hai enter.]

Spine Chief: I heard that you're willing to bring the Tail Chief back to life.

Dang Hai: And perhaps we could be of assistance.

Raya: Oh, where'd you go? I noticed that you missed all the celebration.

Spine Chief: Oh, don't get upset. I never meant to break the Dragon Gem six years ago.

Raya: You did?

Spine Chief: I mean, yes, I did. And I'm sorry. Someone really didn't mean to shoot your father's knee with an arrow.

Raya: So, your name's Yen, isn't it?

Spine Chief: (chuckles uneasily) Uh, yes, that's my name.

Raya: Do you think I'm your true love?

Spine Chief: (stutters) Actually, I don't. I don't have a true love, but as long as I have you, I'll be your perfect groomsman.

Raya: You really think so?

Spine Chief: (chuckles) I know so.

Dang Hai: Good thing we brought our own sleeping bags.

Spine Chief: That's right. So we can both sleep in your room.

Raya: You have my word as a princess.

Dang Hai: Hmm. Look at what we have here. Princess Namaari of Fang. (approaches Namaari) Hey, hot princess.

Namaari: Oh. Your beard looks bushy.

Dang Hai: You're damn right it does. And man, I do need to shave. Actually, I think I love my beard.

Namaari: Oh, I see.

Noi: (notices Spine Chief) Chief Yen of Spine? (feels Spine Chief's hair and chuckles)

Spine Chief: Extraordinary.

Xiu: Sorry to disturb you, but I never even noticed you've been properly invited along with Dang Hai.

Spine Chief: Of course we're both invited. And look who we brought. His mother, Dang Hu.

Dang Hu: Greetings, Raya.

Raya: Dang Hu. Welcome. We're having jade noodles covered with Boun-goes-the-dynamite chili paste.

Dang Hu: Oh, my goodness. That looks tasty and spicy. Congratulations.

Spine Chief: Hey, Raya, do you know where my brother-in-law went?

Raya: I think he went to the kitchen to work on the mangos. We're having mangos with sweet fish sauce. You should try them. They're really good when you dunk them in.

Spine Chief: Hmm. I guess it won't taste bad horribly. I mean, it should be tasty as sweet as sugar.

Raya: Good.

Tong: (carries a plate of sliced mangos with sweet fish sauce to the table) All right. That oughta do it. (notices Spine Chief) Yen?

Spine Chief: Tong?

Tong and Spine Chief: It is you!

[Tong and Spine Chief hug and laugh. Raya sighs and daydreams of Spine Chief who captures four Fang soldiers.]

Spine Chief: Not to worry, Raya. I've got everything under control. (conks four Fang soldiers' heads out)

Raya: Oh, Yen, you're everything I really wanted for a warrior. (blows kiss)

[The scene changes to Raya who sucks rapidly.]

Spine Chief: Raya, are you all right?

Raya: (stops) Huh? Oh, uh, I'm all right. I just daydreamed of you capturing Fang soldiers.

Spine Chief: (chuckles) That's funny. No one daydreams like that.

Tong: It's actually a long story.

Boun: Look who's here. The Spine Chief and Dang Hai.

Raya: Dang Hai, I never knew you sent Chai the flower guy.

Dang Hai: Of course I did. He's very happy you blasted the Druun away.

Raya: You know what that means, Tuk Tuk?

Tuk Tuk: (whines questionably)

Raya: Evil's afoot.

Spine Chief: That's right. And that means we're headed to the Tail Chief's skeleton.

Namaari: Yep.