The Wicker Man (2006) Edit

A brew of honey, herbs...

A complaint, you say?

A lovely evening.

A sweater I made her.

A younger woman was chosen to personify fertility...

Afraid it got ruined last night. Broke.

Afternoon, sir. Hello.

Afternoon.

Ah, my legs ,my legs, oh god

Ahoy there.

All right, all right, just Come on. Tell me what happened to her. Honestly.

All right, then just drop me down on the beach...

All right.

All right. Perfect.

Already gone, I'm afraid. You're late. And the law won't help you with that.

And all her things, her toys, books, everything, it's like they

And I suppose her mother is lying to me too, huh? She's lying?

And I'd like your permission to exhume the body, if one exists...

And now...

And she's been expecting you.

And swim. You know, she can swim like some

And then the Festival of Fertility too, of course.

And we were determined to get you here.

And what if someone just happens to have a boy? What do you do then?

And you're doing it for nothing! Killing me won't bring back your god damn honey!

And you're sure it's no way it could be someone from off the island?

And you're that officer from California?

Anyway....

As a matter of fact, yes.

Back up! I swear to God, I will shoot you! It is a great honor, one that you cannot refuse.

Be proud of yourself. You have done so well.

Because it's private. It's off limits, and we respect that.

Because the only person I trust is you.

Bit of a free spirit.

Breeding, you know.

Burnt.

But I know it will. Prepare the drone

But it is we who have found you, just as we intended to do.

But maybe if we

But that's too sacred. No pictures can be taken of that.

But they always come home, eventually.

But they did fail. I saw the photo.

But they put it there. I didn't.

But we are always prepared with a powerful sacrifice.

But we have our own beliefs.

But we need to be careful with our things so everyone else can be safe too, right?

But why?

By who, I don't know. I don't. But my little girl is still here.

Can you give me the details? It's important.

Check in that yeah I think so

Come inside, then.

Come on

Come on.

Come on. It's so nice. Let's wander.

Come on. This way.

Connected by blood.

Could you pass that around for me, sweetheart?

Deliveries, huh?

Did I do it right, Mommy? Did I?

Did someone unpack my bag? Because I'm missing some tapes.

Did you use my kit?

Did you want your picture taken?

Do any of you recognize the name or the photograph?

Do what? What is it you're not telling me?

Do you have a copy?

Do you know her?

Do you want go to bar drinking something. yeah. I take a cup of peaches

Doesn't appear to be.

Doesn't matter. Doesn't matter.

Don't any of you wanna just be with someone? Fall in love?

Don't be afraid.

Don't be frightened.

Don't know.

Don't touch her! Do not touch her!

Don't worry, it comes with the territory. I'll get it.

Down the hill.

Edward Malus. I'd just like a room and a meal.

Edward, be careful and believe nothing that you see or hear.

Edward, I know that we haven't spoken in a few years and things ended badly...

Edward, I know that we haven't spoken in a few years and things ended badly...

Edward, I know that.

Edward, I think they're gonna hurt her, or even

Edward?

Edward.

Enjoy the night. Only, make sure you're ready for the day of tomorrow.

Especially a child.

Especially when a little girl's life is at stake. My little girl.

Even after all these years.

Ever since lunch, she's been acting out.

Everything you see, all of it, really, is her.

Exactly where you would expect it to be. In the earth.

Excellent.

Excuse me?

Excuse me.

Excuse me.

For one night, at least.

For the last time, where is this girl?

Forgive me?

Forgive you for...?

From Don Quixote, pursuer of lofty but impractical ideals.

Get off the bike.

Get off the bike.

Get well soon stuff. I guess it just keeps coming in, so....

Girls, continue with your compositions.

Give her a call.

Give me your hand! Give me your hand!

Go to the house and lock yourself in. I'll come back for you.

Go! Now!

Go.

God!

God.

Goddamn it!

Good.

Greetings, Sister Beech.

Grieving.

Guys down at the station are saying you might resign or something. Is that true?

Had a scare, didn't we? You've been sleeping for several hours.

Hail, Goddess of the Fields. Accept our offering.

Have you seen what she's drawn underneath her desk? It's disturbing.

He just

He'll need a good talking to.

Hello?

Hello?

Hello?

Hello?

Hello?

Hello? Hello? Pete! Pete! Help us!

Help!

Help!

Help!

Help! Please! Please help!

Her kid's missing, Pete, okay? I might be all she's got.

Her mother insisted.

Her mother's name is Willow.

Here. Pete made me bring them over.

Hey, didn't I just speak with you? Miss Rose Sister Rose.

Hey!

Hey! Take those masks off.

Hey.

Hey. I meant to ask you in there, do you recognize this girl?

Hi

Hi

Hi. Are you the barmaid in here, or whatever you call it?

Hi..!

How dare you stand there and frighten my children.

How did you land here, by the way?

How perplexing for you.

How'd it get burned? How'd it get burned?!

How'd it get burned?!

How'd she die?

How's that possible? You can't just

Hurry.

I already tried, but guess what. There's no phone service on Summersisle.

I am being watched, but we must try to speak later in private.

I believe I've mentioned our stand on murder.

I came back here and had our child, and now she's

I can tell what she sees in you.

I can't let them do this to me.

I didn't wanna hurt you any more than I did.

I didn't....

I don't believe in your gods!

I don't know anything else.

I don't know what I would've done if you hadn't come.

I don't know what I would've done if you hadn't come.

I don't know what you're supposed to say.

I don't know!

I don't know.

I don't know.

I don't know.

I don't recognize this child.

I don't think so.

I don't understand. Rowan was missing. I had to come. I had a letter.

I doubt you've heard of it.

I fear she is in danger, so now I turn to you.

I have the negative. I could have one printed up for you, if you like.

I have tried to find her on my own...

I haven't, Edward.

I heard about your commendation. That's great.

I just need a little time off.

I know. I know. It's the fact that I'm a cop, I guess.

I live on Summersisle, a tiny place in Puget Sound.

I mean, obviously, you met someone, but

I need some kind of answer here.

I need to ask a couple of questions.

I need your help. All of you.

I promise you, if she's here, I'll find her.

I promise, I haven't. She's

I ran off once, tried to get away. They think I'm too proud, or that I

I see. Female, right?

I should explain.

I still wear it, sort of.

I suppose because I have...

I think I'll have a drink first.

I think you all should know that I'm here on business.

I think you ought to know.

I thought I told you to wait for me.

I told you that if Rowan Woodward existed, we'd know of her.

I told you.

I trust you won't have to let your costume out again this year, sister.

I wanna show you something else. Come on.

I was happy to leave here when I did. Even though I came back...

I was unaware any of my girls needed arresting.

I was under the impression I'd already given it to you.

I wish that I stayed and made a life with you, but I didn't.

I won't let her die.

I'll speak to you outside.

I'm a policeman. See my badge?

I'm aware of that.

I'm down here.

I'm first a physician, second a photographer. A distant second.

I'm gonna search every inch of this town and anybody who interferes...

I'm gonna see this Summersisle lady.

I'm here to see Sister Summersisle.

I'm just kidding.

I'm looking for a missing girl. Take that mask off your kid.

I'm lost.

I'm not one of you!

I'm only interested in the law, sister.

I'm Sister Beech, yes.

I'm so sorry. She's belted in, but

I'm sure.

I'm trying to trust you, but when I turn my head, something doesn't make sense.

I'm warning you, you tell me another and I'll arrest you myself.

If she existed, we would know of her. Now, will you please go?

If she existed, we would know of her. Now, will you please go?

If she existed? If?

If we find her?

If you don't like it, you'll have to talk to Sister Beech, all right?

If you've grown up around it, it's one thing, but it's....

In a churchyard?

In a grave.

In societies as disparate as ancient Egypt and pre Columbian Incan...

In that case, you must carry on.

In the 1850s, my great great grandmother led a group of people here...

Is that some kind of city talk?

Isn't she? That is her desk.

It does seem to shrink a bit each year, however.

It is indeed. Welcome, all.

It is ordained. There is no way out.

It is where I grew up. Do you remember how you always used to ask me?

It isn't. I know that this seems....

It was built before my ancestors came here.

It's a new lock.

It's just It's a ceremony that we have.

It's just a few miles. I could practically swim that.

It's just our way. We don't have any Royal Honey for you.

It's not much now, but it used to be lovely.

It's okay.

It's privately owned out in the Pacific Northwest.

It's quite a home, by the way. This place.

It's some sort of farming commune or whatever.

It's time, sister.

Ivy?

Just a matter of time before you came here.

Just a tip there. It often helps to actually glance at the photo.

Keep your head down!

Keep your head down!

Leave us.

Let me ask you one other thing, because, frankly, I just don't get you.

Let me give you a hand. Want some help?

Let me have your attention for a second.

Listen, I completely understand, but I was invited here.

Look, I just serve what I'm handed.

Look, I was scared and....

Look, I'm sorry.

Lost your bearings?

May never know.

Me, especially.

Mr. Malus, it was an accident. Leave things alone, please.

Mr. Malus, no one is lying to you.

Mrs. Beech, it is not fine. It is anything but fine when a person is lost.

Murder is murder.

Must be ladies' night.

My Celtic ancestors, all the way back...

My dad would kill me.

My daughter is what matters to me now. Rowan.

My daughter is what matters to me now. Rowan.

My God, to see your face again....

My mother passed the skill on to me, as her mother before her.

My name is Edward. I'm gonna save you.

No, I do not have You forget that this is a legal matter.

No, I mean tomorrow. What's happening here then?

No, no, she was....

No, not a drop.

No, Rowan, don't! Put it down! No!

No, that'd be too quixotic.

No, you didn't.

No! I don't need anybody's goddamn permission!

No?

No.

No. I don't know. I do not know that our daughter's gonna be okay.

No. No.

No. No.

No. Rowan!

No. When. When we find her.

None at all?

Noooo....!! ...Noooo....!!

Not exactly.

Not lying, no.

Nothing like that.

Notice how we led you to believe...

Now I must.

Now I must.

Now I'll be off.

Now you know what I've been trying to tell you.

Now you know.

Now, a complaint has been made by a resident of this island.

Now, do I have permission to open the grave of Rowan Woodward?

Now, if that's true, where's her body?

Now, if you will excuse me, I have to get back to my class.

Now, why in the hell would you let them do a sick thing like that?

Now, why would you go and do a thing like that?

Now, you be careful.

O Goddess of the Fields...

O gods and goddesses of nature.

O gods and goddesses of nature.

Of course, some do leave, like our Willow...

Of course.

Of course. Another plant. Rose.

Of death and rebirth.

Oh, God.

Oh, good God.

Oh, hey. Sorry. You snuck up on me there.

Oh, I'll manage, Sister Oak.

Oh, my God. No. , No. Noooo....!!

Oh, no. I don't care to lose my contract with these folks. They're very particular.

Oh, those pioneers needed little urging to isolate.

Oh, yes. It takes quite a few of them to keep order around here.

Oh, yes. Just as you instructed.

Oh, you will. In time, perhaps.

Okay, look, how about you take all of us there?

Okay.

Okay. All right. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to....

Okay. All right. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to.... I came back here and had our child, and now she's

Okay. I'll meet you again as soon as it's safe. I have to go now.

One of the few times since my ancestors moved here.

Only down to the market. For no more than a half hour.

Or to find a man.

Our daughter is part of your worst harvest on record.

Our little friends, the bees.

People will try to mislead you, they will, but you must trust me.

Perhaps it is time for you to stop bullshitting me, okay?

Perhaps you should take these matters up with Sister Summersisle.

Pity, what? They nearly did or didn't?

Pity.

Please don't criticize what you know nothing about.

Precisely what I meant to. She burned to death.

Put it down!

Read it.

Receive this sacrifice and be appeased.

Right until the end.

Right, right, right.

Right. Hello.

Rose. Sister Rose.

Rowan couldn't have left the island by herself. She's too young.

Rowan is alive.

Rowan loves to draw.

Rowan Woodward Goddess.

Rowan Woodward is your classmate, isn't she?

Rowan, come back here.

Rowan, slow down.

Rowan! Put it down, honey.

Rowan! Rowan, stop!

Rowan?

Rowan?

Rowan?

Rowan?

Rowan?

Rowan?

Rowan?

Rowan?

Rowan?

Rowan? Rowan!

Rowan?!

Rowan. Honey. Slow down.

School's really changed since I was a kid.

She burnt to death.

She dresses like every other child on this island.

She has been missing for two weeks now, and I need your help.

She is a perfect child, and her name is Rowan.

She quite slipped my mind.

She was here. She was down there. Somebody's keeping her here.

She was sitting there at the desk.

She'll burn to death.

She'll show you upstairs.

Sister Rose, she's only a child.

Sister Summersisle has never been very fond of my wild ways.

Sister Willow.

Six Months Later

So I hear you were expecting me.

So I treated the danger in the old way.

So if you wackos practice kidnapping and ritualized murder, it is my job

So in the late 17th century, they fled to the New World.

So is this, like, some old girlfriend or something?

So let's go slow here.

So they still never found the bodies from that car, right?

So this is where you last saw Rowan?

So what?

So what?

So when they saw that the persecution continued, even here...

So where's your friend?

So you go out, right? You went out.

So you gonna shoot for detective now, or what?

So you take the Harvest Festival photographs every year?

So, sister, did you see to that business at the harbor?

Some of our keepers found you, down near the stables.

Some.

Something bad is about to happen. I can feel it.

Sorry about the....

Sorry, I'm allergic.

Sorry. I'm Edward Malus from California.

Sounds like inbreeding to me.

Stay back! You bitches!

Step away from the bike.

Stir this all up again? It's so....

Stuff helping you?

Summersisle!

Summersisle!

Summersisle!

Summersisle!

Summersisle?

Summersisle?

Summersisle?

Summersisle? Where the hell is that?

Summersisle.

Sweetie, stop that.

Swim. Okay.

Take a peek.

Take your stupid mask.

Thank you.

Thanks, I guess.

Thanks.

Thanks.

Thanks. What are these? Festivals of some kind?

That about sums it up.

That depends.

That is a promise, Miss...?

That is her name, Rowan Woodward.

That you will once again in the year to come...

That'd be great.

That's exactly right. I do not understand. But I'm going to.

That's not her daughter.

That's not her daughter.

That's not right.

That's not what folks have been telling me.

That's right, our Harvest Festival. We have one the end of each autumn.

That's right. Name is Malus.

That's the crypt, but it's all flooded.

That's the only way to start this. What in the hell happened to you?

That's what they say, anyway.

The answer's still no.

The car wasn't even registered, if you can believe that.

The day after tomorrow would be May the 2nd. Nothing, as far as I know.

The drone must die! The drone must die!

The festivals. All those offerings. To whom, exactly?

The game of the hunter leading the hunted.

The letter was from all of us here.

The liars! They can't accept her, or won't.

The ones I saw up at the tavern?

The plot thickens. Didn't even know you had a plot.

The rest of us, we just We live in her shadow.

The strongest, the finest, the most sturdy of our kind.

The time for sentiment is over. The moment has come.

The time of death and rebirth.

Then I'd just go with hello.

There's a place out beyond the point. Meet me there in an hour.

There's an empty room on the top floor.

There's an empty room on the top floor.

There's your answer.

They all do.

They almost did you in.

They don't, no.

They nearly had you.

They seem to blame her for all

They were looking for a simpler way of life.

They're all saying I've lost it?

They're careful about who they allow here.

This gesture was thought to guarantee a successful harvest for the coming year.

This here is mead. It's one of the pleasures of our island.

This hers? Tell me!

This is a story whose chapters were carefully written.

This is murder! Murder! You'll all be guilty!

This is official police business and I wanna speak to each one of you at some point.

This is the home of Sister Summersisle.

This most sacred of days.

This Willow?

Till we meet again.

To assure ourselves of worthy offspring.

To the great Mother Goddess who rules this island...

To the point. I have a daughter.

Totally understand. If I just ate one of them burgers, I'd be in a trance too.

Try, because I'm bouncing around in circles and I can use some help!

Unconscious.

Unfortunately, they settled near Salem.

Up the hill and through the woods.

Usually a man.

Vanished.

Very soon you'll be an entire family of bears.

Wait for me.

Wait, wait, Miss Ro Sister Rose. Wait a minute.

Wait, wait, wait. When you say that she's grieving...

Wait. Rowan. Rowan, wait. Wait.

Was it some other guy, or...?

Was Rowan depressed at all?

We all are.

We didn't have many. I mean, with only Dr. Moss taking them.

We have to check everything if we're gonna find Rowan.

We must hurry.

We orchestrated all of this with the greatest care...

We procreate because that's the desire of the Goddess.

We trapped the little bird inside to see how long he can stand it.

We were, you know, close, and then she took off on me.

We'll keep looking.

We're all private people around here.

We're different here. I know that.

We're just in the middle of moving and I

We're just not subservient to them.

Welcome, Mr. Malus.

Well, it's just been fascinating to converse with someone from a normal society.

Well, perhaps where you come from.

Well, since he didn't take the hint and leave, I suppose we'll have to.

Well, well.

Well, who were they?

What are you telling me? This girl isn't from the island?

What do you mean, all?

What happened to last year's?

What is it? What's wrong, sister?

What is the day of death and rebirth?

What the hell is this?

What was she wearing?

What was that?

What we require is a stranger, yet one who is connected to us.

What would I have to do to catch a ride?

What? What'd you just say?

What's happening here the day of tomorrow?

What's in the bag? A shark or something?

What's with this sister thing, anyway?

When they brought me to you, you were near death, clearly.

When you leave from here where you going?

When you leave, will you take me with you?

When you leave, will you take me with you?

Where am I?

Where is that?

Where is this guy?

Who's they?

Whoever's doing this, trying to make

Why are you ?

Why are you looking at me like that?

Why didn't you tell me Rowan was a part of all this, huh? These rituals?

Why do this?

Why don't you do a little digging on her first? I mean, come on.

Why don't you just get her dad to help you?

Why have you done this to me?

Why would they? I'm trying to understand. I am.

Why? What's the big deal?

Why's that?

Will Sister Summersisle bless us with her presence?

Willow, tell them.

Willow. Look. Look at this.

Worst harvest on record.

Yeah, but you're so warm and open, it really makes up for it.

Yeah, I got it, honey. It's a little banged up.

Yeah, I suppose. I thought the other was a local expression.

Yeah, I'm pissed off at her.

Yeah, like the Amish or something.

Yeah?

Yeah.

Yeah.

Yeah. Beekeepers. They seem to be everywhere on the island.

Yeah. Murder.

Yeah. Somebody shut the lid.

Yeah. Sounds like she got close with someone else too.

Yeah. The last time I saw her was....

Yeah. This is all I could find.

Yeah. Well, even if a victim complies, it's still murder.

Yep. Just about every day. That's what I'm doing now.

Yes, I do. I make most of the deliveries around there.

Yes, I think it Yeah, but

Yes, it's a rather humdrum affair, I'm afraid.

Yes, ma'am. About a missing child.

Yes, my love.

Yes, odd.

Yes, we have a Willow here, all right.

Yes.

Yes. My daughter speaks the truth.

Yes. She's out front now.

You are alive. That's what's important.

You better start swimming, then.

You came to find our little Rowan.

You can't land here without permission.

You could've thought I was a madwoman or something raving about my lost daughter.

You didn't see this woman come in, by any chance?

You don't have to stay. I don't really need visitors.

You don't seem very concerned.

You guys from around here? from the valley actually

You have been chosen to die a martyr's death.

You have come of your own free will...

You have my permission to stay out of the fucking way!

You haven't seen this girl in, like, what? Forever?

You honestly encourage this sort of worship?

You know about a place called Summersisle?

You know, traditionally, the guy gets his ring back when the fiancee runs away.

You know?

You little liars.

You live here! You must know something.

You look a bit worse for wear, now, don't you?

You mean, the day after tomorrow? It's kind of a strange way to put it.

You mentioned this ceremony. Define it!

You okay?

You said they blamed her. Why didn't you tell me about this?

You see, we believe that after the human life is over, the soul lives on...

You should have told me, Willow.

You suspect foul play?

You wait a minute! Do you have permission to charge in and disturb ?

You were just the man we needed.

You would say so. Yes.

You?

You're a teacher. Think about what you're doing.

You're persistent. I'm on my way out, but perhaps I can help in some way?

You're T.H. Moss, the photographer.

You're telling me I'm Rowan's father?

Your daughter? Yes. My Willow.

Your fate was sealed many years ago when she chose to be with you.

Your invitation to visit...

Your mother. Of course. Do you have last year's photographs?

Your salad's up.

Your transport.

Can I ask you question ? yeah.

great. yeah

hallo You Hi...

I think the normal people are here.

It is so cool. It is alright , I like to help people.

It is so cool. It is alright , I like to help people.

Nothing? No it is too late

So how do you do? I am in police club

And this is Willow.

And you get back, and what? And she was gone.

Boo. Hey!

But you cannot come barging into our I saw that she existed with my own eyes.

Can you swing it? Swing what?

Did you get my doll? Sweetie, hush.

Do you have any other photographs of her? No.

Do you, Violet? No. Can't say I do.

Edward, why are you yelling at me? How about this, for starters:

For what? A celebration? Oh, yes.

Go away. Don't. Get out.

He's connected to us. He's connected to us.

Hey! Stop it! Come here.

Hey. Hey.

Hey. Hey.

Hey. It's good to see you. Yeah.

Hi. Hey.

How could I not? Easily.

How could I not? Easily.

How you doing? Better.

I know you will. I'm gonna need to ask you some questions.

I might have found her. Excellent.

I wanna help you, but No, she has been taken.

I'm bored. Well, I know what that's like.

I'm coming with you. No, Willow! I mean it.

I'm coming. Oh, God.

I'm just saying. Yeah, I get it. I'm just

Isn't it there with the others? No. No, apparently it got destroyed.

It is he. It is he.

It is your destiny. Back up!

It's a picture, that's all. No, that is not all!

Just up the way at the meetinghouse. What a coincidence.

Men are what, second class citizens? No, not at all. We love our men.

She's dead or she isn't? We never use that word here.

Thanks, hon. You got it.

The adrenaline shot, or ? Oh, no.

Then fine. No.

Then fine. No.

We were engaged. What?

Well, who were they? Don't know.

Well? You don't understand.

What's with the feathers? We're all preparing.

Where are you going? To her place.

Where's the attendance? You have Sister Summersisle's authority?

Who is she? She's everything.

Yes. Phallic symbol. Phallic symbol.

Yes. Of the Wicker Man's return. Yes. Of the Wicker Man's return.

You wanna sit down, or...? Yeah.

You're gonna blow this off, right? I don't know.

...and then killed in a blood ritual by the presiding priesthood.

...and vowed never to enter into that other world again.

...and whatnot.

...been with you all these years, but I didn't.

...bestow on us the rich and diverse fruits of thy realm.

...but am receiving little help from the community.

...confidence that your suspicions are wrong.

...even that she's....

...everything that's happened.

...fertility festivals were utilized in much the same way.

...I bring this humble colony before you on this day.

...I wish I hadn't.

...in air, in the trees, in animals, in fire, even.

...Mr. Grant here and his twin brother Ulysses.

...one might say.

...or I ended them badly, to be more fair.

...or whatever they have, and I'll walk into town.

...rebelled against the suppression of the feminine.

...so I ran back home.

...that your daughter would be sacrificed due to the failure of the crops last year.

...to balance the forces of dark and light.

...to keep this appointment with the Wicker Man.

...to keep this appointment with the Wicker Man. You have come of your own free will...

...we fulfill our deepest purpose...

...well, that started a long and painful migration westward.

...will be brought up on murder charges, got that?

...with me as her earthly representative.

...you know, to test themselves or us.

...you mean that Rowan is dead?