Kubo and the Two Strings (2016) Edit

A dream?

A hand here. Anyone?

A rope.

A samurai, even a cursed one with no memory, that looks like a bug,

A samurai.

A time to celebrate.

A touch of comedy to balance the whole thing out.

About mighty warriors seeking revenge

All stories have an end.

All these years, you had to keep me in your pack.

All we ever wished was to be a family in our home among the stars.

Allow me.

Allowing me to escape with you in my arms.

And all I'm left with is the sense that I was

And an incredibly gifted one. He just saved our lives.

And be a threat to the heavens.

And bring me to life.

And by the people they share it with,

And by the people they share it with.

And by the people they share it with.

And by the people... Beetle.

And do you plan on finishing the story this time, young man?

And even though he could barely see

And feasting, of course.

And guide their safe return to the blissful pure land.

And handing out coins to children.

And his army destroyed by the dreaded Moon King.

And I see you found the armor.

And I told stories

And I will quickly demonstrate my numerous indispensabilities.

And I'm the valiant hero and you're the mean monkey.

And if I were alive at that point,

And if we hold their stories deep in our hearts,

And if we're not prepared,

And it was more powerful than anything

And keep Father's robe on my back at all times.

And killed many noble warriors.

And love made her weak.

And memories are powerful things, Kubo.

And old women.

And perfect.

And please be warned,

And please be warned,

And release!

And she was called Mr. Monkey.

And suddenly, as quickly as it had started,

And suffering and death.

And that means you have to do as I say.

And that really is the least of it.

And that really is the least of it.

And the paper always unfolded itself by morning.

And then Kubo will be alone again.

And then the paper flew out of your bag and folded itself into

And then there's you,

And then what happened, when he got to the castle?

And there he was, the mighty Hanzo.

And there's one more thing.

And they'll take you away from me.

And this is much better than whale soup.

And unite the pieces to reveal their true power,

And we've been looking for you for so long.

And what have you got planned for today?

And what's best is not to be fielding ideas from a talking cockroach.

And what's your plan for getting the fish into the boat,

And when I told those stories,

And you give blankets to the poor.

And you haven't even realized?

And, oh, so handsome.

And?

And... And then he gave me you.

Any moment, something terrible could come out of nowhere and...

Anyone else?

Anything. Anything.

Anytime.

Anyway, who are you?

Apparently, yes!

Are you sure it isn't the sword unfindable?

Are you two going to fight, again?

As I once was.

As long as you cling to that silly, useless eye,

As part of his family.

As the one you use for your stories.

At last, our hero was face to face with his nemesis,

At the bidding of the Moon King,

At the very edge of the Far Lands,

Back home in the cave, my mother's dreams did this,

Back when you just told stories,

Be careful.

Because I get flashes.

Because without it,

Because you can't trust anything you say.

Because you're old, and mean, and cruel.

Bedtime.

Beetle, wait! No, don't worry.

Beetle, what happened? Where's Kubo?

Beetle.

Beetle. Shh!

Beetles can hold their breath under water for a very long time.

Before Hanzo could claim the armor

Before you started on your heroic quest, what were you like?

Before you went on this great adventure,

Blind to humanity,

But a samurai bug.

But how did you...

But I do know Kubo is more capable than you think he is.

But I hope everything is okay.

But I just don't know.

But I seem to have forgotten my story.

But I... But I don't remember.

But if there were any way to...

But it's the best bad idea we have.

But she just got here.

But the warmth of his gaze as I looked into his eyes...

But then he stopped.

But we have to head for shore.

But when it comes to the boy,

But you were a wooden charm.

But your grandfather found us.

But... I... No buts. No!

By the grief of a family stolen from him!

Can you hear me, Kubo?

Carry Kubo. That's your better idea?

Carrying them over to wherever they need to go.

Claim your birthright, Kubo.

Clear your mind.

Close one eye. Guess you got that part covered.

Cold and hard.

Come on, eat. You need energy.

Come on, get up, let's go.

Come on, this way.

Come on.

Come on. Come on, Kubo.

Come on. Come on.

Come sit next to me. I got us a good spot here.

Come, Kubo. Come to your aunties.

Concentrate on what is directly in front of you.

Concentrate on what you're doing, and always remember,

Could be helpful.

Crossing the lake is a ridiculous idea.

Cursed or curs ed.

Cursed to wander the Far Lands.

Daddy, Daddy, she's here! Grandma is here!

Did Grandfather and your sisters really kill my father?

Did the Moon King... Uh.

Did you know you could do that?

Do you know where it is?

Do you see those lamps and altars?

Don't be sad, Kubo.

Don't even. Oh.

Don't I need a lamp?

Don't mess with the monkey.

Don't touch anything.

Don't worry. I got this.

Don't worry. I'm not going to keep it.

Don't you remember?

Don't you touch him, you witch!

Down here, there are days worth fighting for.

Down, just a bit.

Drink it. I don't want it.

Drink.

Either way, inside my thorax beats the heart of a warrior.

Eleven years ago, I lost my sister.

Enough with the arrows!

Even eat a meal sitting between you.

Even for an instant,

Even for an instant,

Even for an instant,

Even if I'm being incredibly sincere.

Even with just one eye.

Ever since I met you.

Every day, you walk around smiling

Everything turning black.

Eyes that stare into you, into your soul.

Face to face.

Father, I'm worried about Mother.

Father?

Father? Hello?

Father.

Feel their pain!

Find a hiding place and...

Find out what I should do.

Fine!

Firing an arrow into a wall is hardly what I call...

First question. If I'm Beetle and you're Monkey,

Fishing is tomorrow's lesson.

Fly home, Kubo.

Follow the setting sun and you'll find it,

For every horrible thing down here,

Forever.

Get back down there! He's in trouble!

Give me that. Whoa.

Give this story a happy ending.

Go! Get out of here.

Go! There's still time before dark.

Golden heron.

Goodnight, Monkey.

Grabby monkey.

Grandfather and my sisters stole your eye, Kubo.

Grandfather!

Grandma, will you please honor...

Guess I got that part covered.

Hanzo and his army of loyal samurai

Hanzo breathed a sigh of relief, for he was home.

Hanzo was a mighty samurai, but he was alone.

Hanzo was a mighty warrior, skilled with sword and bow.

Hanzo was filled with rage.

Hanzo was roaming the distant Far Lands

Hanzo was strong.

Hanzo, keep him safe, no matter what.

Hanzo! My father!

Hanzo?

Hanzo.

Hanzo.

Hanzo. Hanzo?

Hanzo. Yes, I remember him.

Hanzo... Hanzo was at the castle?

Have you seen this crest before?

He did it.

He died protecting us.

He doesn't hate you.

He doesn't have to answer your questions.

He gave me mine.

He has a right. Absolutely not.

He is the son of Hanzo.

He just wanted...

He looked into my eyes and uttered four simple words.

He said it wasn't snow.

He wants to make you just like him.

He was attacked by the Moon King's beast.

He was just like you.

He wasn't trying to hurt me.

He whispered.

He...

He'll tell you all the stories you've forgotten.

He's been standing there for hours, quietly judging us.

He's exhausted.

He's searching for the armor just like his insolent father.

Hear your wisdom, feel your kindness,

Hello, Father. I hope you're well.

Hello, Grandfather.

Hello, grandson.

Hello, Mother.

Hello, my young friend.

Help! Help!

Help! Look out!

Her real self.

Her spirit trying to fight its way out.

Here, here!

Here.

Here. Drink.

Heroes come and go.

Hey, what were we grown up conversation ing about? Oh!

Hey! I've got a bone to pick with you.

Hidden from the Moon King by powerful magic.

Him.

His family taken from him, his kingdom in ruins,

His fortress?

His grandfather stole something from him.

His name is Kubo.

His name is Kubo.

His own hand in front of his face,

His rage at my betrayal shook the heavens.

His soul tormented

His voice was as clear and loud

Hmm.

Hmm. And you're not an awful shot.

How about serious?

How do you know? Maybe it is.

How do you see a song?

How long have you been waiting to say that?

How mortal.

How pathetic that this filthy creature

How swiftly those memories spilled from your head,

How the creatures down here fight so hard just to die another day.

How was it today?

How we don't just disappear.

Huh?

Huh.

Hungry?

I actually don't think I even can blink.

I called that charm Mr. Monkey.

I can carry Kubo.

I can still hear you, you know.

I can't feel my wings.

I can't look into the eyes of another and see their soul.

I come fishing and all I reel in is a stinking ape.

I could see her eyes were mostly clear.

I could see her, too.

I could swear scissors were involved.

I could tell she saw me.

I didn't ask them to do that.

I didn't mean to.

I didn't! At least, not exactly.

I do so love the festival.

I don't got this!

I don't got this.

I don't know exactly what the rules are

I don't know what's real anymore.

I don't need you anyway.

I don't think she remembers what's real anymore.

I don't understand what's happening!

I encourage you not to die.

I encourage you not to die.

I got it! I got it!

I got it.

I got myself all spruced up for the big day.

I got two pennies and a lint ball.

I guess this is how my father answered me. Hmm.

I had seen the wonders of the universe,

I have crushed creatures who could fit this world on their fingernail.

I have found the son of my master.

I invoke the sword unbreakable!

I just wish you were here,

I kept her in my pocket. She was only like this big.

I kill you.

I know my stories can tend to get a little, um, long,

I know this one. Pick me!

I know what's best. Oh, is that right?

I know why you want my eye.

I know you can see me!

I know you do.

I know.

I looked up to her. She was so strong.

I love you,

I may not know everything...

I mean, I dreamed I fought a giant skeleton with swords in its head.

I mean, I felt it, but...

I mean, I know you're dead,

I mean, I'm either a samurai or a really bad hoarder.

I mean, I'm pretty certain.

I might have found that insulting.

I might have found that insulting.

I promise I will.

I pulled that from her head.

I really don't think that's a good idea.

I recognized my own.

I remember how we looked up to you.

I remember this place.

I said drink it.

I said your mother is gone.

I saw it in a dream, Beetle.

I saw...

I saw...

I see.

I spared his life.

I spy with my one eye something beginning with S.

I still think I'm gonna stab him.

I think I found it!

I think I have more.

I think I resent that.

I think I slept on something.

I think we have very different definitions of family.

I think, maybe, he was my master.

I was pretty good at telling them.

I wasn't a toy. I was a charm.

I will do everything I can to keep him from harm.

I will join you, and I will give my life for you, if necessary.

I... I didn't know.

I'll never be like him, never.

I'll tell him.

I'm always serious.

I'm being a lot overprotective here.

I'm forgetting what I came here for.

I'm here to protect you, Kubo.

I'm here.

I'm here.

I'm not even convinced this counts as origami.

I'm not leaving.

I'm not tucking you in.

I'm right here.

I'm sorry, Kubo.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I'm tempted to say that entrusting our fate

I'm up. I'm up.

I'm very grateful I've had the chance to meet you both,

I've never had a meal sitting between anyone before.

If you fidget, if you look away,

If you fidget, if you look away,

If you fidget, if you look away,

If you forget any part of what I tell you,

If you forget any part of what I tell you,

If you forget any part of what I tell you,

If you have no memory, how can you be certain of anything?

If you must blink, do it now.

If you must blink, do it now.

If you must blink, do it now.

If you're slow, you'll die.

If you're weak, you'll be slow.

Imagine how you're going to feel when you lose.

Impenetra bubble!

Impenetrable.

Impressive.

In 72 years, he never had a thing to say.

In him.

In my cold realm.

In recognizing his compassion,

In search of a magical suit of armor.

In the heavens.

In the place that might have been your home.

In what way?

Indispensable.

Infinite.

Is 10 times stronger than yours.

Is all that's left of my sister's magic.

Is that feeling better?

Is that right?

Is this a good dream or a bad one?

It can't be true, can it?

It could be a trap.

It is now my quest, too.

It made me stronger.

It makes us stronger than you'll ever be.

It never fails to amaze me

It smells. Everything in here smells.

It turns out I'm pretty selfless.

It was beautiful.

It was his humanity I saw.

It was my fault. I should've listened to my parents.

It was only fitting we took something from you.

It was the eyes.

It wasn't a bad crowd.

It will be told by him and by the people he shares it with.

It'll just be you with your family.

It's a pretty good idea.

It's a song.

It's a well known fact, Monkey.

It's beautiful.

It's believed they hold the souls of the departed,

It's down there?

It's gone. I can't...

It's gonna be all right.

It's gonna be all right.

It's here?

It's in my memories.

It's just a scratch.

It's me, Kubo!

It's my job to make sure Kubo is safe, and that is not safe.

It's not the right sword, you idiot!

It's not your fault. There's no sense left in your head.

It's pathetic what happened to my sister.

It's so good to see you at last.

It's so lovely to meet you, Kubo.

It's the only thing that can protect you.

It's too hot!

Just give me a second. I'm...

Just tell me of our quest,

Keep in mind my sense of smell

Keep you with me at all times, Mr. Monkey.

Kill the chicken! Rip it to pieces.

Kubo is just a child.

Kubo, I really don't see how this part is important to our story.

Kubo, is that you?

Kubo, just go over there and play with something.

Kubo, look.

Kubo, question.

Kubo, we both want the exact same thing.

Kubo, what happened to your eye?

Kubo, you must find the armor. It's your only chance.

Kubo, your aunts are still out there. I'm sorry.

Kubo!

Kubo!

Kubo!

Kubo!

Kubo!

Kubo!

Kubo?

Kubo?

Kubo?

Kubo? Is that you?

Kubo.

Kubo.

Kubo.

Kubo.

Kubo.

Kubo.

Kubo.

Kubo.

Kubo.

Kubo.

Last one.

Let everything else fall away.

Let me guess. You have questions.

Life has a funny way of keeping things balanced.

Like me!

Like me? Yes.

Like skimming rocks across the river

Little boy.

Look at this.

Look, I appreciate your help. I really do.

Look, I had the stuff.

Look, it's your robe.

Look, kid, I mean, I know how these quests go. People die all the time.

Look, your mother used the last of her magic to save you

Look!

Magic is not meant to be easy.

Many say the song's about what happens when we die.

Many years ago, I was cursed.

Me, too.

Mmm.

Mmm.

Monkey, can I tell him?

Monkey, do you ever say anything encouraging?

Monkey, I think he's in trouble!

Monkey, wait.

Monkey, why didn't you tell him sooner who you really are?

Monkey, you said it yourself.

Monkey!

Monkey?

Monsters? Of course.

Mosquitoes. Annoying.

Mother, wake up. You're dreaming.

Mother, what was Father like?

Mother!

Mother!

Mother! Beetle! Wake up!

Mother! Mother! No!

Mother.

Mother.

Mother.

Mother.

Mother. Mother.

Mother. Mother.

Must you play with your food?

My family is gone.

My father's fortress.

My mother saw it.

My mother told me a story about the Long Lake.

My sisters and I had come down from the night sky

My sisters and I went to the Temple of Bones to kill Hanzo.

My son.

My son.

Never forget how much he loved you, Kubo.

Never lose it.

Never, ever stay out after dark.

No comrades, no master.

No matter how unusual it may seem.

No matter how unusual it may seem.

No reason to be afraid, Kubo.

No, Beetle.

No, I... I'm sorry, young man.

No, it isn't!

No, not just any man.

No, they are monsters.

No, we'll all tell him.

No, what was he really like?

No, you can't... You can't leave!

No!

No!

No! Kubo!

No.

No.

No.

No. Kubo.

No. No, I don't.

No. No. No.

No. Okay.

No. You're wrong, not infinite.

Not alone.

Not bad.

Not even a name or a single memory

Not just a pretty face, huh?

Not so good at ending them.

Not that!

Nothing to do with snow.

Now he's gone, I can't shut him up.

Now it's time for the final part.

Now try it.

Now we pray.

Now you must die.

Now, draw back slowly. That's it.

Now, go to sleep.

Now, hurry along.

Now, take one last look with that lonely eye,

Of all of us, you shone the brightest.

Of course not. We're having a grown up conversation.

Of course you were.

Of course.

Of the noble warrior I once was.

Off.

Oh, boy.

Oh, excuse me.

Oh, for crying out loud!

Oh, hello.

Oh, Kubo...

Oh, look at that.

Oh, my.

Oh, no.

Oh, now, that's a little harsh.

Oh, right.

Oh, sister.

Oh, this is precious.

Oh, yeah?

Oh, yeah?

Oh, yeah.

Oh, yeah. A little to the left.

Oh, yes!

Oh, you know, the usual.

Oh! Oh! Pardon me for not trusting this giant, spiky, insect monster

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh. Oh, really? Yes.

Oh. Pfft.

Okay, I got it.

Okay, I got it.

Okay, I'll see what I can do.

Okay, Kubo, that's enough. Tiny.

Okay, now take a deep breath.

Okay, now you two are being weird.

Okay, that was your first question. What?

Okay, we're done here. Get up.

Okay, you better start taking this seriously, Kubo.

Okay.

Okay.

Okay.

Once part of something much greater.

Once we're inside,

One last look at this wretched place you call home.

One more question?

Only then can you take your place beside him

Ooh. Mmm.

Or a smell.

Or catching fireflies in the mulberry fields.

Or how this works,

Or I could feel it.

Or they will find you

Our quest is a difficult one.

Over here.

Ow!

Ow.

Paper runs out, as does patience.

Pay careful attention to everything you see and hear,

Pay careful attention to everything you see and hear,

People like an ending.

Perfect shot!

Perhaps I could recall a different story.

Perhaps you can help me.

Place the lamp at the altar.

Please?

Pressed on through the blizzard.

Promise me you will never let this happen.

Promise me, Kubo!

Pull back and...

Questions can wait.

Really saw me.

Really?

Really? Did you speak to someone?

Release us!

Remember this.

Remember what you must do, Kubo?

Remember?

Remember?

Ridiculous!

Right there. That's good.

Run!

Saving one of my eyes.

See for yourself.

See, because he's made of bones.

Seems I'm married to a bug.

Seems like a bad idea.

Seems your mother had a reason

She blessed your robes

She said there was a garden of eyes,

She says you were a great leader

She talks a lot about you, but...

She used the last of that power to bring me to life.

She was an ungrateful coward!

Shh.

Shh. Don't tell anyone.

Shh. It's okay. I'm here.

Show off.

Sitting between a monkey and a beetle before.

Snow covered trees.

Snow? No.

Snow.

Snowflake?

So did my father. I see it.

So I can say this has been a happy story,

So I could talk to you, see you,

So I'll keep this brief.

So it's real. Really real.

So that when the need was most, they would fly you away.

So to speak.

So we can actually eat it?

So, be sure to come back tomorrow.

So, does it just mean the handle or...

So, if you don't eat, you'll be weak.

So, you don't remember anything at all, but beetles swimming?

So, you must look more like your dad, then?

So, you used to be a toy monkey.

Softly, softly.

Somebody help!

Sometimes I would tell my mother stories about little things.

Sometimes it's a sound.

Soon I'll be gone.

Staring with that lonely eye at hate and heartache

Stealth is my middle name.

Stop wriggling.

Strong, and clever, and funny,

Stupid.

Such a waste.

Sword unbreakable.

Sword uncomfortable.

Sword uncomfortable.

Tell us your story, then we can sleep.

Thank goodness that's over.

Thank you, Beetle.

That any man who found the magical armor

That could protect him from the power of the Moon King.

That doesn't look good.

That just kidnapped you.

That night, I arrived at the temple before my sisters.

That really happened.

That would be a fine way to end my story.

That... That I had never known.

That's how this all began. You finally saw me.

That's how your story goes.

That's what sticks in there?

That's why we love you.

The armor?

The Beetle Clan castle! Yes.

The breastplate.

The breastplate...

The chicken again?

The chicken is funny.

The end of one story is merely the beginning of another.

The eyes...

The final piece of the armor...

The first... Oh! I know! I know!

The helmet invulnerable!

The helmet, I know where it is.

The last piece of the armor.

The magic that keeps me here, it's fading.

The mighty Beetle is victorious!

The Moon King, he's coming.

The Moon King.

The most powerful kind of magic there is.

The night I met your father...

The only weapon in the whole world

The point is your story will live on

The second piece of armor.

The second time.

The second...

The storm cleared before him.

The sword unbreakable.

The sword unbreakable.

The sword! It's in his head.

The thieving insect who stole my sister's soul.