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The Huns Breach the Great Wall
Guard
WE'RE UNDER ATTACK!! LIGHT THE SIGNAL!! Now all of China knows you're here.
[runs to the tower and up the ladder as Hun Bald Man #1 and Hun Long Hair Man appear trying to stop him. Hun Bald Man #1 breaks the ladder with his sword just as Guard reaches the top. The guard picks up the torch to light the fire and sees Shan-Yu jump over the edge of the tower and looks at him across from the caldron. The guard throws the torch into the caldron lighting a large fire. Shan-Yu watches as each tower lights their caldrons one by one]
Shan-Yu
Perfect.
[his first words; taking the flag and holding it over the fire and burns a nearby flag]
General Li
Your Majesty, the Huns have crossed our Northern Border.
[his first words]
Chi-Fu
Impossible. No one can get through the Great Wall.
General Li
Shan Yu is leading them. We'll set up defenses around your palace immediately.
The Emperor
No. Send your troops to protect my people. Chi-Fu.
Chi-Fu
Yes, Your Highness?
The Emperor
Deliver conscription notices throughout all the provinces. Call up reserves and as many new recruits as possible.
General Li
Forgive me, Your Majesty, but I believe my troops can stop him.
The Emperor
I won't take any chances, General, a single grain of rice can tip the scale. One man may be the difference between victory and defeat.
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Revelation of Mulan's True Identity
Fa Mulan
I can explain!
[realizes her mistake and pulls the blanket back on]
Chi-Fu
So it's true!
[enters with a gasps]
Fa Mulan
Shang!
Chi-Fu
I knew there was something wrong with you! A woman! Treacherous snake!
[yanking Mulan out of the tent; revealing her hair out of a bun; throws her to the ground]
Fa Mulan
My name is Mulan! I did it to save my father.
Chi-Fu
HIGH TREASON!
Fa Mulan
I didn't mean for it to go this far!
Chi-Fu
ULTIMATE DISHONOR!
Fa Mulan
It was the only way! Please, believe me!
Chi-Fu
Captain? Restrain him.
[Shang walks over to Khan and takes out Mulan's sword. Khan rears back and Mushu are shocked; to the soldiers holding Khan]
Yao, Ling and Chien-Po
NO!
[horrified]
Chi-Fu
You know the law.
[stops them]
Captain Li Shang
A life for a life. My debt is repaid. Move out!
[to the soldiers]
Chi-Fu
But you can't just...
[shocked]
Captain Li Shang
I said move out.
[grabs Chi-Fu]
Mushu
I was this close. This close! To impressing the ancestors, getting the top shelf, in entourage...man. All my fine work. Hi.
[uses the tip of an arrow to roast a piece of food over a tiny fire]
Fa Mulan
I should never have left home.
Mushu
Hey C'mon. You wanted to save your father's life. Who knew you'd end up shaming him, disgracing your ancestors and losing all your friends. Y'know, you just gotta learn to let these things go.
[sobbing]
Fa Mulan
Maybe I didn't go for my father. Maybe what I really wanted was to prove that I could do things right. So I looked in the mirror, I'd see someone worthwhile. But I was wrong. I see nothing.
[picks up her helmet; sheds a tear; throws the helmet aside]
Mushu
Hey, that's just cause this needs a little spit, that's all. Let me shine this up for you. I can see you, look at you, you look so pretty. The truth is; we're both frauds. Your ancestors never sent me, they don't even like me. I mean, you risked your life to help people you love. I risked your life to help myself. At least you had good intentions. What?! What do you mean you're not lucky?! You lied to me?! And what are you, a sheep?!
[spits on the helmet; Mulan looks away, leaving him sad; Mulan smiles. Cri-Kee then cries; Cri-Kee nods; turns to Khan; Khan snorts, he groans and throws Cri-Kee]
Fa Mulan
I'll have to face my father sooner or later. Let's go home.
Mushu
Yeah. This ain't gonna be pretty. But don't you worry, okay? Things will work out. We started this thing together and that's how we'll finish it. I promise.
Fa Mulan
Huh?
[gasps]
Mushu
Home is that way!
[points to the opposite direction Mulan is heading]
Fa Mulan
I have to do something.
Mushu
Did you see those Huns!? They popped out of the snow, like daisies!
Fa Mulan
Are we in this together or not?
Mushu
Well, let's go kick some Huny buns!
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Observations of the battlefield environment
Shan-Yu
What do you see?
[tosses the doll to his soldiers]
Hun Twin 1
Black pine, from the high mountains.
Hun Twin 2
White horse hair, Imperial stallions.
Hun 3
Sulfer from cannons.
[sniffs doll]
Shan-Yu
This doll came from a village in the Tung Shao Pass, where the Imperial Army's waiting for us.
Hun Archer
We can avoid them easily.
Shan-Yu
No. The quickest way to the Emperor is through that pass. Besides, the little girl will be missing her doll. We should return it to her.
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Confrontation and Humor in Mulan's Clash
Shan-Yu
Boo. Guard the door. Your walls and armies have fallen, and now it's your turn. Bow to me.
[steps into the balcony next to the Emperor, to Hun Bald Man 1 and 2; they walk off down the stairs that lead to the balcony, pacing around the Emperor]
Fa Mulan
Okay, any questions?
[behind the pillar]
Yao
Does this dress make me look fat? Ow!
[behind the pillar; Mulan slaps him]
Hun Archer
Who's there?
Hun Bald Man 2
Concubines.
Hun Bald Man 1
Ugly concubines.
Ling
Oh, he's so cute.
[waving daintily, speaking to Yao]
Captain Li Shang
Aww.
[from around the corner putting his head down into his hand]
Mushu
Now that's what I call Mongolian Barbeque.
[to Cri-Kee sitting above him]
Fa Mulan
Shang, go!
[calling out]
Shan-Yu
I tire of your arrogance, old man. BOW TO ME!!!
[furiously yelling and angrily putting his sword at the emperor's throat]
The Emperor
No matter how the wind howls, the mountain cannot bow to it.
[calm]
Shan-Yu
Then you will kneel in pieces!
[enraged; draws back his sword to strike the Emperor]
Fa Mulan
Chien-Po, get the Emperor!
Chien-Po
Sorry, your Majesty.
[standing in front of the Emperor and bowing; lifts up the Emperor and runs over to Mulan who is by a rope attached to a column in the balcony. Chien-Po uses his sash as a pulley and rides down the rope to the ground]
Shan-Yu
NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
[watches the Emperor leave Shan-Yu losing control of his rage and screaming; and uses his free arm to elbow Shang in the face. Shan-Yu gets up and head-butts Shang and throws him to the ground]
Yao
Come on!
[motioning her to follow]
Shan-Yu
No. YRRAAAAAHHHH! You... You took away my victory!
[looks down at the crowd and realizes he cannot find the Emperor among the throng of people; pulls out his sword lodged in the column and turns and looks back and sees Mulan looking concerned, holding up Shang. Shan-Yu furiously pulls out his sword lodged in the column and angrily heads toward them. As Shang sees Shan-Yu approaching, he puts his arm in front of Mulan to ask her to leave and takes out his knife; Mulan slides away. Shan-Yu angrily comes up to Shang, furiously knocks away his knife, violently punches him in the face, and angrily grabs Shang by his cape]
Fa Mulan
No! I did.
[throws her shoe at Shan-Yu in the head and bounces back to her feet. Shan-Yu turns toward her; pulls her hair back]
Shan Yu
The soldier from the mountains...
[dumbstruck; angrily released Shang by his cape, and trying to walking and kill her]
Mushu
So what's the plan?
Fa Mulan
Umm...
Mushu
YOU DON'T HAVE A PLAN?!
Fa Mulan
Hey, I'm making this up as I- go. Mushu!
[skids to a stop as she sees the fireworks display; points to the fireworks]
Mushu
Way ahead of ya, sister! Come on, Cri-Kee! Citizens, I need firepower.
[jumps from window onto a black butterfly kite and use the wings to soar over toward the fireworks tower. Enraged, Shan-Yu attacks Mulan, and she shinnies up a pole. Shan Yu cuts down the pole, and Mulan and the pole go through the wall. Mulan jumps up and grabs onto the roof and pulls herself up. She looks across to where Mushu and Cri-Kee are gathering ammunition; lands on fireworks using the butterfly kite as wings]
Fireworks people
Who are you?!
Mushu
Your worst nightmare.
Man in Crowd 1
On the roof!
Man in Crowd 2
Look!
Shan-Yu
It looks like you're out of ideas.
[his last words before his death; lunges with his sword]
Fa Mulan
Not quite. Ready, Mushu?!
[calling out]
Mushu
I AM READY, BABY! Light me!
[behind Shan-Yu tied to a large rocket firework; blows fire onto a stick and hands the stick to Cri-Kee who's standing on the firework]
Fa Mulan
Get off the roof, get off the roof, get off the roof.
[jumps back up to the crest of the roof and runs away from the fireworks tower grabbing Mushu and Cri-Kee off the sword]
Mushu
Ah ha ha ha ha! You are a lucky bug.
[landing and flying backwards on his butt a couple of times pointing at the fireworks; catches Cri-Kee with antenna on fire as Cri-Kee falls toward him; pinches out the fire on Cri-Kee's antenna]
Chi-Fu
THAT WAS A DELIBERATE ATTEMPT ON MY LIFE! WHERE IS SHE?! NOW she's done it! WHAT A MESS! Stand aside, that creature's not worth protecting!
Captain Li Shang
She's a hero!
Chi-Fu
Tis a woman. She'll never be worth anything!
Captain Li Shang
Listen, you POMPOUS...
The Emperor
That...is...enough.
[approaching slowly down the steps]
Captain Li Shang
Your Majesty, I can explain.
The Emperor
I've heard a great deal about you, Fa Mulan. You stole your father's armor, ran away from home. Impersonated a soldier, deceived your commanding officer, dishonored the Chinese Army, destroyed my palace! And... You have saved us all.
[smiles]
Mushu
My little baby's all grown up and... ...and savin China. You have a tissue?
[sniffle; to Cri-kee]
The Emperor
Chi-Fu.
Chi-Fu
Your Excellency?
The Emperor
See to it that this woman is made a member of my council.
[indicating Mulan]
Chi-Fu
A member of...what? But - uh - there are no council positions open, Your Majesty.
[sputters]
The Emperor
Very well. You can have his job.
[to Mulan]
Chi-Fu
Wha-? I-
[faints]
Fa Mulan
With all due respect, Your Excellency, I think I've been away from home long enough.
The Emperor
Then take this, so your family will know what you have done for me. And this, so the world will know what you have done for China.
[takes off his personal crest; gives her the sword of Shan Yu]
Yao
Is she allowed to do that?
Captain Li Shang
Um...You...You fight good.
Fa Mulan
Oh. Thank you. Khan, let's go home.
[disappoined; mounts Khan; leaves]
The Emperor
The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of all.
[walks up to Shang]
Captain Li Shang
Sir?
The Emperor
You don't meet a girl like that every dynasty.
[puts his hat back on and walks off]
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Mushu's Determination to Protect His Family
Great Ancestor
Mushu, awaken.
[motioning to a bronze dragon]
Mushu
I LIIIIIVE!!!!!!! So, tell me, what mortal need my protection, Great Ancestor. You just say the word, and I'm there.
[rising from the smoke arms stretched out]
Great Ancestor
Mushu.
Mushu
And let me say something, anyone's who foolish to threaten our family- vengeance will be MIIIIINE!!!!!!! Grrrrrr... arrgh...
Great Ancestor
MUSHU! These are the family guardians. They...
[losing control of his rage and yelling at Mushu]
Mushu
Protect the family.
Great Ancestor
And you, O Demoted One?
Mushu
I...ring the gong.
Great Ancestor
That's right. Now wake up the ancestors.
Mushu
One family reunion, coming right up. Okay, people, people, look alive, let's go, come on, get up, let's move it, rise and shine, y'all way past the beauty sleep thing, trust me.
[exasperated; bangs the gong]
Ancestor Woman #1
I knew it, I knew it. That Mulan was a troublemaker from the start.
Ancestor Man #1
Don't look at me, she got it from your side of the family.
Ancestor Woman #2
She's just trying to help her father.
Ancestor Man #2
But if she's discovered, Fa Zhou will be forever shamed. Dishonor will come to the family. Traditional values will disintegrate!
Ancestor Farmer
Not to mention, they'll lose the farm.
Ancestor Woman #1
My children never caused such trouble, they all became acupuncturists.
Ancestor Man #1
Well, we can't all be acupuncturists.
Older Lady Ancestor
No, your great-granddaughter had to be a CROSS-DRESSER!
Ancestor Man #2
Let a guardian bring her back.
Ancestor Man #1
Yes, Awaken the most cunning.
Ancestor Man #3
No, the swiftest.
Ancestor Woman #3
No, send the wisest.
Great Ancestor
SILENCE! We must send the most powerful of all.
Mushu
Okay, okay, I get the drift, I'll go. Well, y'all don't think I can do it? Watch this here. Ah-hah! Jump back, I'm pretty hot, huh? Don't make me have to singe nobody to prove no point.
[laughs; the ancestors look at him and laugh uproariously; blows a tiny flame]
Great Ancestor
You had your chance to protect the Fa Family.
Older Lady Ancestor
Your misguidance led Fa Deng to disaster.
Fa Deng
Yeah, thanks a lot.
Mushu
And your point is?
Great Ancestor
The point is we will be sending a real dragon to retrieve Mulan.
Mushu
What, What?! I'M A REAL DRAGON!!!
Great Ancestor
YOU ARE NOT WORTHY OF THIS SPOT! NOW, AWAKEN THE GREAT STONE DRAGON!
[outraged; grabs Mushu and throws him outside]
Mushu
So you'll get back to me on the job thing? Just one chance, is that too much ask? It's mean not like it'll kill ya. Yo, rocky wake up! Ya gotta go fetch Mulan! Come on, boy. Go get her. Go on. Come on. Grr. Grr. Hello? HELLOOO?! Hello! Uh-oh. Uh, Stony? Stony? Oh, man, they're gonna kill me.
[the Great Ancestor angrily throws Mushu's gong and hits him in the face; to the dragon statue; the dragon statue is not waking, walks around, and starts shaking stick to fetch like a dog; whistling; Mushu angrily climbs up on the statue, dragging the gong; accidentally hits the ear of the dragon with a gong, and it falls off; the statue falls apart]
Great Ancestor
Great stone dragon, have you awakened?
Mushu
Uh, yes, I just woke up! I am the Great Stone Dragon! Good Morning! I will go forth and fetch Mulan! Did I mention that I was the Great Stone Dragon?
[using the statue's head]
Great Ancestor
Go! The fate of the Fa family rests in your claws.
Mushu
Don't even worry about it! I will not lose face! Oh, my elbow. Oh, oh. I know I twisted somethin'. That's just great, now what? I'm doomed and all cause Miss Man decided to take a little drag show on the road. Go get her? What's the matter with you? After this Great Stone, Humpty-Dumpty mess, I'd have to bring her home with a medal to get back in the temple. Wait a minute! that's it! I'll make Mulan a war hero, and they'll be begging me to come back to work. That's the master plan! Oh, you've done it now, man. What makes you think you're coming? You're lucky? Do I look like a sucker to you? What you mean a loser? How bout I pop one of your antennas off, and throw it across the yard then who's the loser, me or you?
[loses his balance and tumbles down the hill, the dragon head landings on top of him; lifts the head off; Cri-Kee appears chirping; gasps; happily; Cri-Kee follows Mushu; Cri-Kee chirps; Cri-Kee chirps again]
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Seeking a Miracle in Mulan's Journey
Fa Mulan
Okay, how about this? Excuse me. Where do I sign in? Aha, I see you have a sword. I have one, too. They're very manly and tough. I'm working on it. Oh, who am I fooling? It's going to take a miracle to get me into the army.
[clear throat; Mulan speaking in her 'man' voice; accidentally drops sword, Khan neighs laughing and is hit with a shoe]
Mushu
Did I hear someone ask for a miracle?! Let me hear you say AAAH!
[his shadow appears surrounded by flames; mighty roars]
Fa Mulan
AAH!
[in fear]
Mushu
That's close enough.
Fa Mulan
A ghost.
Mushu
Get ready, Mulan. Your serpentine salvation is at hand! For I have been sent by your ancestors...to guide you through your masquerade! Come on, you're gonna stay, you're gonna work. So heed my word cause if the army finds out you're a girl, the penalty is DEATH!
[to Cri-kee; as behind the rocks with the fire]
Fa Mulan
Who are you?
Mushu
Who am I? Who am I?! I am the guardian of lost souls! I am the powerful, the pleasurable, the indestructible Mushu. I'm pretty hot, huh?
[comes out from behind the rocks]
Fa Mulan
Uh, my ancestors sent a little lizard to help me?
Mushu
Hey, dragon. Dragon. Not lizard. I don't do that tongue thing.
[sticks out his tongue]
Fa Mulan
You're...um...
Mushu
Intimidating? Awe-inspiring?
Fa Mulan
Tiny.
Mushu
Of course. I'm travel size for your convenience. If I was my real size, your cow here would die of fright. Down, Bessie. My powers are beyond your mortal imagination. For instance, my eyes can see straight through your armor. Alright, that's it! Dishonor! Dishonor on your whole family! Make a note of this. Dishonor on YOU, dishonor on your COW, dis-
[Khan snaps at him; Mulan slaps him; to Cri-kee]
Fa Mulan
Stop, I'm sorry. It's just - I've never done this before.
Mushu
Then you're gonna have to trust me. And don't you slap me no more. We clear on that? All right. Okie-Dokie, let's get this show on the road. Cri-kee, get the bags. Let's move it, heifer.
[to Khan]
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The Honor of Protecting Family and Country
Fa Mulan
You shouldn't have to go!
Fa Li
Mulan...
Fa Mulan
There are plenty of young men to fight for China.
Fa Zhou
It is an honor to protect my country and my family.
Fa Mulan
So you'll die for honor.
Fa Zhou
I will die doing what's right.
Fa Mulan
But if you-
Fa Zhou
I know my place! It is time you learned yours.
[losing control of his rage and yelling at Mulan]
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Doubt and Determination in Military Readiness
Chi-Fu
You think troops are ready to fight? Ha. They would not last a minute against the Huns.
Captain Li Shang
They completed their training.
Chi-Fu
Those boys are no more fit to be soldiers than you are to be Captain. Once the General reads my report, your troops will never see battle.
Mushu
Oh, no, you don't. I've worked too hard to get Mulan into this war. This guy's messin with my plan.
[listening outside with Cri-Kee]
Captain Li Shang
We're not finished!
Chi-Fu
Be careful, Captain. The General may be your father, but I am the Emperor's counsel. And, oh, by the way, I got that job on my own. You're dismissed.
Fa Mulan
Hey. I'll hold him, and you punch. Or not. For what it's worth, I think you're a great captain.
[chuckles]
Mushu
I saw that.
Fa Mulan
What?
Mushu
You like him, don't you?
[about Li Shang]
Fa Mulan
No.
[denying]
Mushu
Yeah, right, sure. Go to your tent! I think it's time we took this war into our own hands. Okay, let me see what you got. "From General Li. Dear Son, we're waiting for the Huns at the pass. It would mean a lot if you'd come and back us up." Hmm, that's great. Except that you forgot: And since we're out of potpourri, perhaps you wouldn't mind bringing up some. HELLO!!! This is the army! Make it sound more urgent, please! You know what I'm takin about?! That's better, much better, let's go! Khaney, baby. Hey, we need a ride.
[angrily points to the tent; Mulan smiles and walks away; to Cri-Kee; they rush into the tent, as Chi-Fu humming strolls out, dressed in a towel, a hat, a slippers, and uses long handle bath brush. Switch scenes; Cri-Kee types out a letter, like a typewriter; reads; Cri-Kee chirps, salutes and hops around typing another letter; to Khan, drinking water]
Chi-Fu
Insubordinate ruffians... YOU MEN OWE ME A NEW PAIR OF SLIPPERS! And I do not squeal like a girl...
[storming from the lake with one slipper missing; shouts angrily; muttering furiously; suddenly squeals like a girl as the panda eats his other slipper]
Mushu
Urgent news from the General. What's the matter? Never seen a black-and-white before?
[on the panda, disguised as a messenger by using a puppet; Chi Fu eyes the panda warily]
Chi-Fu
Who are you?
[takes the message, but stares at the puppet suspiciously]
Mushu
Excuse me?! I think the question is "who" are "you"?! WE'RE IN A WAR, man! There's no time for stupid questions. I should have your hat for that; snatch it right off your head. But I'm feeling gracious today, so, carry on before I report you.
Chi-Fu
Captain! Urgent news from the General! We're needed at the front!
[rushes back to the tent]
Mushu
Pack your bags, Cri-kee. We're moving out.
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A Girl Worth Fighting For
Chorus
For a long time we've been marching off to battle.
[singing]
Yao
In our thundering herd, we feel a lot like cattle.
[singing]
Chorus
Like the pounding beat, our aching feet aren't easy to ignore.
[singing]
Ling
Hey, think of instead a girl worth fighting for!
[singing]
Mulan
Huh?
Ling
That's what I said: a girl worth fighting for / I want her paler than the moon with eyes that shine like stars.
[singing]
Yao
My girl will marvel at my strength, adore my battle scars!
[singing]
Chien Po
I couldn't care less what she'll wear or what she looks like. It all depends on what she cooks like beef, pork, chicken, mmm...
[singing]
Yao
Bet the local girls thought you were quite the charmer!
[singing]
Ling
And I bet the ladies love a man in armor!
[singing]
Chorus
You can guess what we have missed the most since we went off to war!
[singing]
Ling
What do we want?
[singing]
Chorus
A girl worth fighting for!
[singing]
Yao
My girl will think I have no flaws!
[singing]
Chien Po
That I'm a major find!
[singing]
Fa Mulan
How bout a girl who's got a brain, who always speaks her mind?
[singing]
Yao, Chien Po and Ling
Nah!
Ling
My manly ways and turn of phrase and sure to thrill her!
[singing]
Yao
He thinks he's such a lady-killer!
[singing]
Chi-Fu
I've a girl back home who's unlike any other!
[singing]
Yao
Yeah, the only girl who'd love him is his mother!
[singing]
Chorus
But when we come home, in victory, they'll line up at the door!
[singing]
Ling
What do we want?
[singing]
Chorus
A girl worth fighting for!
[singing]
Ling
Wish that I had...
[singing]
Chorus
... a girl worth fighting for! A girl worth fighting...
[singing; whistles; stops suddenly, the Chinese army stare in horror at the charred and burning remnants of a small village. They walk through it]
Captain Li Shang
Search for survivors!
Captain Li Shang
I don't understand. My father should've been here.
Chi-Fu
Captain!
[They turn to see a bloody battlefield full of dead Chinese soldiers. Chien Po hands the general's helmet to Shang]
Chien-Po
The... general.
Fa Mulan
I'm sorry.
Captain Li Shang
The Huns are moving quickly. We'll make better time to the Imperial City through the Tung Shao pass. We're the only hope for the Emperor now. Move out!
[mounts his horse]
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A Father's Love for His Daughter
Fa Zhou
Mulan?
[surprised]
Fa Mulan
Father, I've brought you the sword of Shan-Yu, and the Crest of the Emperor. They're gifts to honor the Fa Family.
Fa Zhou
The greatest gift in honor is having you for a daughter. I've missed you so.
[looks at Mulan, drops the gifts, and hugs her]
Fa Mulan
I've missed you too, Baba.
Grandmother Fa
Great. She brings home a sword. If you ask me, she should've brought home a ma-
[watching them]
Captain Li Shang
Excuse me. Does Fa Mulan live here? Thank you.
[Mother Fa and Grandmother Fa stare at Shang, then point in toward the house]
Grandmother Fa
Woo! Sign me up for the next war!
Captain Li Shang
Honorable Fa Zhou, I - Mulan! Uh, you forgot the helmet. Well, actually your helmet, isn't it? I mean...
[approaches Fa Zhou and Mulan; to Fa Zhou]
Fa Mulan
Would you like to stay for dinner?
[takes the helmet; to Shang]
Grandmother Fa
Would you like to stay forever?!
[off-screen]
Captain Li Shang
Dinner would be great.
Mushu
Come on. Who did a good job? C'mon, tell me who did a good job.
[to Great Ancestor]
Great Ancestor
All right. You can be a guardian again.
[sighs]
Mushu
AAAAAHHH-HAAAAAAA! WHOOHOOHOOHOOHOOOO! Take it, Cri-Kee Hit it!
[excitedly; Cri-Kee rings the gong; all the ancestors come out]
Ancestor Man 1
You know, she gets it from my side of the family!
Mushu
CALL OUT FOR EGG ROLLS!
[swings on a chain; falls off and goes sliding out the Temple door]
Great Ancestor
Guardians.
[grumbles to himself]
Fa Mulan
Thanks, Mushu.
[kisses him on the forehead]
Great Ancestor
Mushu!
[last line]
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Family's Concern for Mulan's Safety
Grandmother Fa
Mulan is gone!
Fa Zhou
What? It can't be. MULAN!!!!!! No.
[looks at Mulan's flower comb; finds his closet empty, then runs outside and calling out; stumbles while walking because of his leg injury]
Fa Li
You must go after her. She could be killed.
Fa Zhou
If I reveal her, she will be.
Grandmother Fa
Ancestors, hear our prayer. Watch over Mulan.
[to herself]
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Mulan's Aspirations and Family Expectations
Fa Mulan
Quiet and demure. Graceful. Polite. Delicate. Refined. Poised. Punctual. Ai-yah! Little Brother? Little Brother? There you are. Who's the smartest doggy in the world? Come on, smart boy. Can you help me with my chores today?
[notes the answers on her right arm; rooster calling; Little Brother is a dog sleeping; helps out Little Brother to start feeding the chickens and runs by draggin sack of feed]
Fa Zhou
Honorable ancestors, please help Mulan impress the matchmaker today. Please, please help her.
[praying the ancestors; Little Brother runs by dragging a sack of feed; chickens start pecking the grain left behind]
Fa Mulan
Father, I brought your - Whoa!
[helps Little Brother a bone and chewing the bone with the stick; accidentally breaks a teacup]
Fa Zhou
Mulan.
[holding a teapot with his cane]
Fa Mulan
I brought a spare.
Fa Zhou
Mulan.
Fa Mulan
The doctor said 3 cups of tea in the morning...
Fa Zhou
Mulan.
Fa Mulan
...and 3 at night.
Fa Zhou
Mulan, you should already be in town. We are counting on you to-
Fa Mulan
Uphold the family honor. Don't worry, Father. I won't let you down. Wish me luck!
[runs off]
Fa Zhou
Hurry! I'm going to pray some more.
[Little Brother looks at him while chewing his bone]
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Mulan Questions Stereotypes of Masculinity and Cleanliness
Mushu
This is such a bad idea. What if somebody sees you?
Fa Mulan
Just because I look like a man doesn't mean I have to smell like one.
Mushu
So a couple of guys don't rinse out their socks. Picky, picky, picky. Well, myself, I kind of like that cornchip smell.
Fa Mulan
Ahhh.
[splash to Mushu, she takes a bathing and rinse her hair in the lake]
Mushu
All right. That's enough. Get out before you get all pruny and stuff.
Fa Mulan
Mushu, if you're so worried, go stand watch.
Mushu
Yeah, yeah. Stand watch, Mushu, while I blow our secret with my stupid girl habits. Pfft, Hygiene.
[talking and acting like a girl]
Yao
Me first! Me first! Me first!
Mushu
Oh, we're doomed! There are a couple things I know they're bound to notice!
[seeing Yao, Ling, and Chien Po run to the lake where Mulan is bathing]
Yao
Hey, Ping.
Fa Mulan
Oh, hi, guys. I didn't know you were here. I was just washing, so now I'm clean, and I'm gonna go. Bye-bye.
Ling
Come back here. I knew we were jerks to you before, so let's start over. Hi, I'm Ling.
Chien Po
And I'm Chien Po.
Fa Mulan
Hello, Chien Po.
Yao
And I am Yao, king of the rock! And there's nothin you girls can do about it!
[standing on a rock]
Ling
Oh, yeah? Well, I think Ping and I can take you.
Fa Mulan
I really don't want to take him anywhere.
Ling
Ping, we have to fight.
Fa Mulan
No, we don't. We could just...close our eyes...and - swim around...
Ling
Come on, don't be such a- Ouch! Something bit me.
[Mushu bites Ling on each leg]
Mushu
Ugh! Ach! What a nasty flavor.
Ling
SNAKE!
[he and Chien Po scramble onto the rock with Yao]
Yao
OOOH, SNAKE!
Chien Po
SNAKE! SNAKE!
Ling
Some king of the rock.
[Yao shoves him off the rock and onto the water]
Fa Mulan
Boy, that was close.
Mushu
No. That was vile. You owe me big!
[brushes his teeth with the toothpaste in his mouth; spits it out and squirts more toothpaste in his mouth and brushes again]
Fa Mulan
I never want to see another naked man again.
Mushu
Hey, don't look at me, I ain't biting no more butts.
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Struggling with Identity and Family Expectations
Fa Mulan
Look at me / I will never pass for a perfect bride / Or a perfect daughter / Can it be / I'm not meant to play this part? / Now I see / That if I were to truly / To be myself / I would break my family's heart...| Who is that girl I see / Staring straight / Back at me? / Why is my reflection someone / I don't know? / Somehow I cannot hide / Who I am / Though I've tried / When will my reflection show / Who I am inside? / When will my reflection show / Who I am inside?
[singing; song fades, Mulan sits on the bench under the blossom tree. Fa Zhou approaches and clears throat. Mulan sees him approaching and turns around. Fa Zhou sits down beside Mulan]
Fa Zhou
My, my, what beautiful blossoms we have this year. But look, this one's late. But, I'll bet that when it blooms, it will be the most beautiful of all.
[looking up into the blossom tree; Mulan and Fa Zhou share smiles. Drums start pounding announcing the arrival of Chi Fu and 2 guards on horseback]
Fa Mulan
What is it?
[Fa Zhou gets up and walks to the entrance of their house with Mulan following]
Fa Li
Mulan, stay inside.
[Grandmother Fa clears her throat catched Mulan's attention with Mulan spies the railing near the wall and climbs up to watch over the roof]
Chi-Fu
Citizens, I bring a proclamation from the Imperial City. The Huns have invaded China. By order of the Emperor, one man from every family must serve in the Imperial Army. The Hsiao Family, the Yi Family.
[Reading from list]
Son
I will serve the Emperor in my father's place.
Chi-Fu
The Fa Family.
Fa Mulan
No.
[horrified]
Fa Zhou
I am ready to serve the Emperor.
[walks over to Chi Fu]
Fa Mulan
Father, you can't go!!!
Fa Zhou
Mulan...
Fa Mulan
Please, sir, my father has already fought bravely, and-
Chi-Fu
Silence!!!! You would do well to teach your daughter to hold her tongue in a man's presence.
[to Fa Zhou]
Fa Zhou
Mulan, you dishonor me.
[disappointingly]
Chi-Fu
Report tomorrow at the Wu Zhong Camp.
[hands Fa Zhou a scroll]
Fa Zhou
Yes, sir.
Chi-Fu
The Chu Family, the Chang Family, the Yong Family.
[continues to read]
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Training to Embrace Masculine Expectations
Mushu
Okay, this is it. Time to show em your man walk. Shoulders back, chest high, feet apart, head up and strut. Two, three. Break it down. Hup, two, three. And work it. Beautiful, isn't it?
Fa Mulan
They're disgusting.
Mushu
No, they're men. And you're gonna have to act just like them, so pay attention.
Recruit
Look, this tattoo will protect me from harm.
Yao
Hmm.
[punches the recruit]
Ling
I hope you can get your money back.
[laughing]
Fa Mulan
I don't think I can do this.
[whispers to Mushu]
Mushu
It's all attitude. Be tough, like this guy here.
Yao
What are you looking at?
[spits]
Mushu
Punch him. It's how men say hello.
Chien Po
Oh, Yao. You've made a friend.
Mushu
Good. Now slap him behind. They like that.
Yao
Whoa ho ho! I'm gonna hit you so hard, it'll make your ancestors dizzy!
Chien Po
Yao, relax and chant with me. Nanuami tofu dah.
[picks up Yao; Yao growls and chanting]
Yao
Nanuamitofudah. Eh bleh bleh bleh bleh.
[chanting]
Chien Po
Feel better?
Yao
Yeah. Ah, you ain't worth my time, chicken boy.
[whispers]
Mushu
CHICKEN BOY"?! SAY THAT TO MY FACE, YOU LIMP NOODLE!
[yelling at Yao]
Yao
Oh. Sorry, Ling. Hey! Whoa! You're dead!
[insulted, he grabs Mulan and attempts to punch her and he misses accidentally punching Ling; grabs her leg, but Ling kick Yao to Chien Po and 3 men start fight and Mulan ran away]
Ling
Oh, there he goes!
Fa Mulan
Hey, guys.
General Li
The Huns have struck here, here and here. I will take the main troops up to the Tung Shao Pass, and stop Shan-Yu before he destroys this village.
Chi-Fu
Excellent strategy, sir. I do love surprises.
[laughs]
General Li
You will stay and train the new recruits. When Chi-Fu believes you're ready, you will join us, Captain.
[gives his sword to Shang]
Captain Li Shang
Captain?
Chi-Fu
Huh. This is an enormous responsibility, General. Perhaps a soldier with more experience.
General Li
Number one in this class, extensive knowledge of training techniques, an "impressive military lineage." I believe Li Shang will do an excellent job.
Captain Li Shang
Oh, I will, I won't let you down. This is I mean, yes sir.
General Li
Very good then. We'll toast China's victory at the imperial city. I'll expect a full report in 3 weeks.
Chi-Fu
And I won't leave anything out.
[walk out of the tent]
Captain Li Shang
Captain Li Shang. Leader of China's finest troops. No, The greatest troops of all time.
[to himself; exits his tent to find the troops fighting each other; we see one soldier with a black eye salute, then faint]
Chi-Fu
Most impressive.
General Li
Good luck, Captain. Yah!
[his last words; mounts his horse; leaving away with the troops of the military lineage]
Captain Li Shang
Good luck, father.
[to himself]
Chi-Fu
Day one.
[to Shang]
Captain Li Shang
Soldiers!
[to the troops]
Soldiers
HE STARTED IT!!
[all point to Mulan, disguised]
Captain Li Shang
I don't need anyone causing trouble in my camp.
Fa Mulan
Sorry... Uhh...I mean, uh, sorry you had to see that, but you know how it is when you get those, uh, manly urges, and you just gotta kill someone...fix things, uh, cook outdoors...
[in her 'man' voice]
Captain Li Shang
What's your name?
Fa Mulan
Uh...I, I, uh...
Chi-Fu
Your commanding officer just asked you a question.
Fa Mulan
Uh, I've got a name. And it's a boy's name too.
Mushu
Ling. How bout Ling?
[whispering in Mulan's ear]
Fa Mulan
His name is Ling.
Captain Li Shang
I didn't ask for his name. I asked for yours!
Mushu
Try, uh, Ah Chu.
Fa Mulan
Ah Chu.
Captain Li Shang
Ah Chu?
Mushu
Gesundheit. I kill myself.
[chuckles]
Fa Mulan
Mushu.
Captain Li Shang
Mushu?
Fa Mulan
No
Captain Li Shang
Then what is it?!
Mushu
Ping. Ping was my best friend growin up.
Fa Mulan
It's Ping.
Captain Li Shang
Ping?
Mushu
Of course, Ping did steal my girl-
Fa Mulan
Yes, my name is Ping.
[muffles Mushu]
Captain Li Shang
Let me see your conscription notice. Fa Zhou? The Fa Zhou?
[He reads it]
Chi-Fu
I didn't know Fa Zhou had a son.
Fa Mulan
He doesn't talk about me very much.
[tries to spit]
Chi-Fu
I can see why. The boy's an absolute lunatic.
Captain Li Shang
Okay, gentlemen, thanks to your new friend Ping, you'll spend tonight picking up every single grain of rice. And tomorrow, the real work begins.
[they stop laughing]
Mushu
You know, we'll have to work on your people skills.
[to Mulan]
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A Critical Moment of Team Coordination
Captain Li Shang
What happened?
Fa Mulan
Um...
Captain Li Shang
You just gave away out position! Now we're-- Get out of range!
[an arrow hits his shoulder, throwing him off the horse. Huns appear on a cliff, and arrows shower down on the soldiers.]
Captain Li Shang
Save the cannons!
[The soldiers pass the cannons from the wagon to each other. The wagon gets hit by a flaming arrow, and Mulan cuts Khan's reins and mounts him. The wagon explodes, sending Mushu and Cri-Kee flying. Mulan falls off the horse.]
Mushu
Oh, sure, save the horse.
[Mulan grabs Mushu and her sword and runs over to the other soldiers.]
Captain Li Shang
Fire! Fire! Hold the last cannon.
[The soldier lights the cannon, and it explodes on the mountain. More follow.; There is no sound from the Huns, who are no longer on the cliffs.]
Captain Li Shang
Prepare to fight. If we die, we die with honor.
Captain Li Shang
Aim the cannon at Shan Yu.
[Yao aims the cannon.]
Yao
Hey!
[Aiming at the overhang.]
Captain Li Shang
Ping! Come Back! Ping!
Captain Li Shang
STOP!!
Mushu
Okay, you might want to light that right about now, Quickly, quickly!
[Mulan is attacked by Shan Yu's hawk, and loses the match.]
Yao
C'mon, we gotta help!
[The Gang of Three run toward Mulan, swinging their swords.]
Mushu
You missed! How could you miss?! He was three feet in front of you!
Mushu
Mulan!! Mulan! Mulan? Nope. Mulan! Man, you are one lucky bug.
[riding down the snow in a shield; He pulls a Hun's head out of the snow.; He reaches down and pulls out Cri-Kee.]
Fa Mulan
Shang!
[She pulls him up onto the saddle.]
Chien Po
Do you see them?
[holding up Yao]
Yao
Yes! Perfect! Now I'll pull them to safety!
[He fits an arrow, which is tied to a length of rope, and shoots it toward Mulan.; The rope slips through his hands.]
Mushu
Mulan! I found a lucky cricket!
[sliding near Mulan and Shang]
Fa Mulan
We need help!
[The arrow flies near them, Mulan grabs it and ties it around Khan.]
Mushu
Ooh, nice. Very nice! You can sit by me! Aaaugh!!! We're gonna die! We're gonna die! We're definitely gonna die! No way we survive this! Death is coming!
[to Cri-Kee; They climb up onto Khan, and notice the cliff.; Mulan shoots the arrow up as they fall off the cliff.]
Yao
I let them slip through my fingers...
[crying; looks surprised as the arrow, complete with rope, lands in his hands. He is dragged toward the cliff edge, soldiers jumping on top of him.]
Yao
Pull!
Mushu
I knew we could do it! You the man! Well, sort of.
Ling
Step back, guys. Give him some air!
Captain Li Shang
Ping, you are the craziest man I ever met. And for that, I owe you my life. From now on, you have my trust.
[breathing heavily]
Ling
Let's hear it for Ping, the bravest of us all!
Yao
You're King of the Mountain!
Captain Li Shang
Ping! What's wrong? He's wounded! Get help! Ping, hold on. Hold on.
[Mulan moves her hands to reveal blood.; Mulan sinks into unconsciousness.]
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Mulan's Unintentional Disrespect at the Matchmaker's House
The Matchmaker
Fa Mulan.
[her first words]
Fa Mulan
Present.
The Matchmaker
Speaking without permission.
[to herself, writes on clipboard]
Fa Mulan
Oops.
Grandmother Fa
Who spit in her bean curd?
[whispering to Fa Li]
The Matchmaker
Hmm, too skinny. Hmph, not good for bearing sons. Recite the final admonition.
[Cri-Kee escapes from his cage. Mulan attempts to catch him; Mulan puts Cri-Kee in her mouth when Matchmaker turns around to face her]
Fa Mulan
Mmm-Hmm.
[nodding and smiling]
The Matchmaker
Well?
Fa Mulan
Fulfill your duties calmly and ref- spectfully. Reflect before you snack- act. This shall bring you honor and glory. Huh.
[takes out fan and covers her mouth as she spits out Cri-Kee; looking at her arm with smeared writing; looks at her arm again; now rapidly; fanning herself rapidly and sighing in relief]
The Matchmaker
Hmmm. This way. Now, pour the tea. To please your future in-laws, you must demonstrate a sense of dignity and refinement. You must also be poised.
[snatches the fan and looks at it on both sides; grabs Mulan's right arm pulling her along while smearing the writing and leaving some ink on her hand; smears ink around her mouth. Mulan staring at her while pouring some tea onto the table. Then notices her mistake and pours the tea into the cup; Mulan notices Cri-kee in the tea-cup as the Matchmaker takes the cup]
Fa Mulan
Um, pardon me.
The Matchmaker
And silent!
Fa Mulan
Could I just - take that back? One moment!
[begins to climb on table, reaching for the teacup]
The Matchmaker
Why you clumsy-!
[begins to leap around the room, due to Crikee being in her dress. She knocks over the furnace, accidentally sits on the coal in sizzles, and begins jumps around and screams even mores, Mulan attempts to help by fans her behind, causes it to burst into blue flames and crashes]
Grandmother Fa
I think it's going well. Don't you?
[to Fa Li]
The Matchmaker
PUT IT OUT! PUT IT OUT!! PUT IT OUT!!! You are a DISGRACE!!! You may look like a bride, but you will never bring your family honor!?
[her last words; Mulan throws the tea on her and puts out the fire. She bows, hands the teapot back to her and covers her face as she walks toward Fa Li and Grandma Fa. Crikee jumps back into his cage; throws down and smashes the teapot; storms off]
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Training to Become a Warrior
Captain Li Shang
We've got a long way to go.
[to himself; passes training staffs to everyone]
Captain Li Shang
Let's get down to business to defeat the Huns.
[singing]
Recruits
Hua.
Captain Li Shang
Did they send me daughters when I asked for sons? / You're the saddest bunch I ever met / But you can bet before we're through / Mister, I'll make a man out of you...| Tranquil as a forest / But on fire within / Once you find your center, you are sure to win / You're a spineless, pale pathetic lot and you haven't got a clue / Somehow I'll make a man out of you.
[singing]
Chien-Po
I'm never gonna catch my breath
[singing]
Yao
Say goodbye to those who knew me.
[singing]
Ling
Boy, was I a fool in school for cutting gym.
[singing]
Mushu
This guy's got em scared to death.
[singing]
Fa Mulan
Hope he doesn't see right through me.
[singing]
Chien-Po
Now I really wish that I knew how to swim!
[singing]
Captain Li Shang and Soldiers
Be a man, we must be swift as the coursing river / Be a man, with all the force of a great typhoon / Be a man, with all the strength of a raging fire / Mysterious as the dark side of the moon.
[singing]
Captain Li Shang
Time is racing toward us till the Huns arrive / Heed my every order and you might survive / You're unsuited for the rage of war / So pack up, go home, you're through / How could I make a man out of you?
[singing]
Captain Li Shang and Soldiers
Be a man, we must be swift as the coursing river / Be a man, with all the force of a great typhoon / Be a man, with all the strength of a raging fire / Mysterious as the dark side of the moon...| Be a man, we must be swift as a coursing river / Be a man, with all the force of a great typhoon / Be a man, with all the strength of a raging fire / Mysterious as the dark side of the moon...|
[singing; song fades]
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Discovery of the Hun Army
Hun Soldier
Imperial Scouts.
Scout 1
Shan-Yu.
Shan-Yu
Nice work, gentlemen. You've found the Hun Army.
Scout 2
The Emperor will stop you!
Shan-Yu
Stop me? He invited me. By building his Wall, he challenged my strength. Well, I'm here to play his game. GO! Tell your Emperor to send his strongest armies. I'm ready. How many men does it take to deliver a message?
[grabs Scout 2's throat; throws Scout 2 back on the ground; the two Scouts get up and run]
Hun Archer
One.
[draws an arrow and taking aim]
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Training Day Instructions and Concerns
Mushu
All right, rise and shine, ]. Come on. Hup, hup, hup. Get your clothes on, get ready, got breakfast for ya. Look, you get porridge. And it's happy to see you. Hey, get outta there. You will make people sick.
[[Sleeping Beauty (1959 film)|Sleeping Beauty; takes the blanket; it has a fried-eggs-and-bacon smile on the bowl; Cri-Kee pops up from the porridge, Mushu tosses him out]
Fa Mulan
Am I late?
Mushu
No time to talk. Now remember, it's your first day of trainin', so listen to your teacher and no fightin', play nice with the other kids, unless, of course, one of the other kids wanna fight, then you have to kick the other kid's butts.
[stuffing breakfast into Mulan's mouth]
Fa Mulan
But, I don't wanna kick the other kid's butts.
[muffled]
Mushu
Don't talk with your mouth full. Now let's see your war face. Ooh, I think my bunny slippers just ran for cover. COME ON, SCARE ME, GIRL?!
[Mulan looks at him with mouth full of porridge]
Fa Mulan
RARRRR!!!!!
Mushu
There, That's my tough-lookin warrior! That's my talkin about! Now get out there and make me proud! What do you mean the troops just left?
[to Khan comes out into the tent]
Fa Mulan
They what?!
Mushu
Wait, you forgot your sword! My little baby, off to destroy people.
[to himself; whimpers]
Chi-Fu
Order. People, order.
Soldier
I'll have a pan-fried noodle.
Chien Po
Ooh, ooh, sweet-and-pungent shrimp.
Soldier
Moo goo gai pan.
Chi-Fu
That's not funny.
Ling
Looks like our new friend slept in this morning. Hello, Ping. Are ya hungry?
[to Mulan]
Yao
Yeah, cause I owe you a knuckle sandwich!
Captain Li Shang
Soldiers! You will assemble swiftly and silently every morning. Anyone who act otherwise, will answer to me.
[all assemble into line]
Yao
Ooh, tough guy.
[sotto voice]
Captain Li Shang
Yao. Thank you for volunteering. Retrieve the arrow.
[the soldiers step back, minus Yao; the Captain shoots up the arrow into the top of a pole]
Yao
I'll get that arrow, pretty boy, and I'll do it with my shirt on.
[starts to climb the pole]
Captain Li Shang
One moment. You seem to be missing something. This - represents discipline, and this - represents strength. You need both to reach the arrow.
[Chi-Fu comes forward with two bronze disks, which he hangs on Yao's wrists; Yao, Ling, Chien Po, and Mulan fail to recover the Arrow.]
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