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Lost Future, The (2010)
[Distant howl]
[Another howl] [Whispering]: savan! Uri has ordered us to turn back. Savan! Age has made him too cautious. He's my father, I can speak of him as i wish. When you're chief, you'll want respect. It's not just a matter of respect. Now, stay close... And tonight, yomak, You will feast on the heart with me. Are you deaf, savan? We do not separate, ever. You may not agree with my methods. We haven't had fresh meat in weeks. Roots and berries are not enough for us. You've got a lot to learn, savan. I've proved myself the best hunter in this tribe. Hunting is not just about courage. You've got to be clever, too. We are not the only predators out here. We are tired of being hungry. Let me lead this hunt, and we will make our kill, And tonight the village will have reason to celebrate, And the women will show their gratitude. [Laughter] Very well, savan, lead. Follow me. Watch for my signal. Shh! Kaleb? What's it to be then, Roast kaleb or boiled kaleb? You belong with the women, Not with the hunt. It's ahead. I've tracked it. Tracked what, the deadly blueberry? Enough! That's beyond our hunting grounds. You know that. It's out there, Right in front of us, Only 200 paces. This is as far as we go. We already pushed our luck. It's too dangerous. Maybe if we're quick-- [Distant growling] [Distant growling] [Growling nearby] [Quietly]: i tracked it! Tracking's one thing, Bringing it down is another. Stay back, or you'll only get hurt. [All roaring war cries] [Sloth roars] [Hunters shout] [Sloth bellows and slathers] Look out! Get it! [Cries out] [Snarling and roaring] [Shouting] Pull! That's it! [Roars in pain] [Shouting war cry] [Wails in agony] Evan, go cut the heart out! Yeah, cut it out! The honor of today's hunt is savan's And kaleb's. You will share the heart tonight. It was my kill. Your blow brought it down, But it was kaleb's skills that led us here. Is that not so? Savan! Yomak? [Voice changing]: help me. No! Stay back, all of you! [Screams] He's been bitten! [Screaming in pain] [Human-Like again]: savan! Kill me, savan. Don't let it take me... [Voice changing]: please. [Screams] Savan... Please! Please... [Groans in pain, beast-Like] Savan! [Snarling, spear thuds] [Screams in pain] No! No! I'll kill you! I'll kill all of you! Don't do this! We can't stay here! I won't run! Do you want to kill us, too? We can't beat them! They killed him! [Panting quietly] [Tribe murmuring in excitement] Savan! Dorel. Finally. Tonight we feast. We lost yomak today. He was bitten. Kaleb! You don't stand a chance. What? Oh, come on. You can't keep secrets from your sister. We know you like dorel. Well, you never know. Maybe dorel doesn't want to marry A tall, handsome Future chief. Yomak's dead. It was my fault. What happened? I led them beyond our hunting grounds. He was attacked by beasts. The beasts are here. It's only a matter of time befores. We must leave grey rock. You saw them with your own eyes? Yomak was bitten. That's all i needed to see. Uri... We've been safe here all this time. Did you go beyond our hunting grounds? The tribe needed meat. There was none here. Then we have no choice. We have to leave. And go where? There is nowhere else. We are the last survivors of man. God chose us and led us to grey rock And kept us safe here for generations. Are we to doubt him now? We should not run, or wait for them to come. We should fight. There are too many to fight, And you know the consequences if we do, Or have you forgotten about yomak Already? Then we should continue to live like cowards-- Careful what you say, savan. If it's god's will That they must find us here, Then we must accept our fate. The beasts are a judgment against us, A punishment for the sins of our fathers. Was it god's will that my friend should die? Why can't we choose our own fate? Hold your tongue. You've got no business here, kaleb. My father spoke of other tribes-- Your father didn't listen to the elders And suffered the same fate as any man Who goes beyond our hunting grounds. He went to look for a better life... For us all. What kind of a man abandons his children? He sought the truth. Our laws are the only truth. He's right, kaleb. There's nothing out there but disease and death. As you have seen today. The elders will discuss this. Savan, for your disrespect, You will take guard duty tonight, And the two of you will forfeit the heart of the sloth To the elders. Why do you get yourself into trouble On father's account? Should i not question them? Kaleb, it is the elders who have kept us safe, Not our father. They don't like to be questioned. Anyway, it doesn't matter now. He's not coming back. He always came back before-- Yeah, well, not this time. It's been almost three years, kaleb. I've had enough of living in hiding, miru. I want to know what's out there. Don't leave me, kaleb. You're the only family i have. Then come with me. Kaleb, listen to the elders. There is no one else out there. That's what they believe. What about all the things he brought back? Things from the old world. Those people died many years ago. It doesn't prove anything. He told me he had met others, talked to others. Yeah? Well, where are they? Why haven't they come? Why hasn't he come? Well, i will come back, miru. I promise. [Snarling nearby] [Gasps in fright] [Large group approaches, snarling and growling] [Beast roars] Beasts! [Snarling and slathering] [Tribe screaming in panic] [Screaming] [Shouting war cry] [Snarling] Protect the cave! Go to the cave! Go to the bat cave! Go to the bat cave! [Roars of battle and screams of terror continue] No... [Roaring] [Screaming] No! [Beasts snarling] [Voice echoes dreamily]: father! Father! [Echoing]: come on! There's too many! Savan, what do we do? Savan! [Tribespeople scream] Savan! Use the trees! Circle the beasts! Go! Close the cave! [Beasts roar and slather] Into the cave! Kaleb! Miru! Kaleb! Everybody in the cave! Get into the cave, miru! Miru! Get into the cave! Everybody, get in here now! [Roaring] Quickly! That's it! Okay! [Beasts roaring and snarling] Close it! [Blows thud, beasts snarl] If you don't do it, we all die! Do it now! But others are still out there! Do it! [Beasts squeal in pain] [Snarling] [Screaming] [Screaming] [Snarling] [Shouting war cry] Are you okay? [Beast grunts and snarls outside] How many? Too many. We have to distract them, Get them away from the cave. Then what? You have a better idea? Go for help. From where? You're ranting just like your father. There may be people who can help us. The elders never spoke of anyone else. The elders are trapped in the cave! Those beasts will not give up until they are all dead. We are the only chance to survive. We should go to the mountains, look for other tribes. There are beasts in the mountains-- There are beasts right here. Shouldn't we at least try? I'm not going to run away. What if kaleb's right? What if there are others? If he is right, Then everything we have ever been told Is a lie. Do you really take his word Over the elders, And the generation of elders before them? But if we stay here and fight the beasts alone, We will die, And so will our tribe. And so will you. Come on. One day. You've got one day to find some other people, Then dorel and i are turning back. Kaleb, what is this? It's a book. What do you do with it? It's from the past. People used to put their thoughts and ideas In books like this. After the disease came, Everyone was too busy trying to survive. Books died. Where did you get this book? My father brought it back. He taught me to read. Read? To know what the pages are saying. "Monday morning Tom sawyer felt miserable--" Your father has corrupted you. We don't have time for this. Which is why we kept it a secret. [Snarling nearby] Go. Go! [Beast grunting] [Roars] [Axe thuds, people scream] [Roaring ferociously] [Shouts, taunting] [Roars] [Hisses] Kill it! Kill it! It's my father! Your father's gone! That's not him! [Roars, snarling] [Dorel screams] [Axe thuds, beast screams] It's all right. This wasn't your father anymore. Kaleb was right. How... How do you know my name? I've been watching you for a long time. You can read. Like your father. You know my father? I knew him. What happened? It was his wish That i made sure no harm came to you. Were you bitten? What? Did it bite you? No. No bleeding through the nose? What do you mean? No... We're not infected if that's what you're asking. Oh, yes, you are. A mutant has only to breathe on you To infect you. The bite is just quicker. There is still time, But there will be more of them, So follow me. You're lying. There's nothing wrong with us. Your mouth will go dry, And your thirst will be unquenchable. Your lungs will tighten, Your nose will bleed and your eyes will sting, Then your heart will race. Now, follow me. If we're infected, Why did you get so close? I'm immune. What's "immune?" I can't catch the disease. How is that possible? The cure is a powder, A yellow powder. There wasn't much of it, And what little is left will be hard to get. We have water, but there's no food. [Beast snarls and roars outside] [They beat the barricade with sticks and axes] Don't worry, they can't get in. Yeah, but won't they leave? They know we're here. They won't stop. They want to kill like rabid dogs. Then we must pray, Put ourselves in god's hands. We must have faith. Gather round And let us pray. [Beast snarls and slathers outside] [Tribespeople chant] Oh, lord, be with us, Protect us from this evil... Are you taking us to the yellow powder? We must first go to my home. There are things we need to pick up. How come the beasts never found you out here? They're frightened of water. Helps keep them at bay. Don't worry. They'll never cross this water. Did you build this? [Scoffs] It's from the old world. I just patched it up. Neenah. We have visitors. Why? He is jaret's son. He doesn't belong here. They need our help. Their village was attacked by mutants. You brought infected people here, To our home? They weren't bitten. They still have some time. Neenah! He can read. I don't care! How can you be so reckless? Don't you see what this means? It means you've put us in danger. Look at him. He's a boy. How can he do what jaret did? It's worth the risk. This is our son, Persk. It's been a while since he's seen others. Hi. I'm dorel-- Persk... The beasts have gone. I wouldn't be so sure. It's so quiet. Open it. No... Don't touch the door. There might be other survivors from our tribe out there Who need our help. No one else survived, And neither will we if we open this door. No... Kaleb is not dead. I'm sorry, miru. He isn't dead! [Beast roars nearby] Neenah... Neenah, don't be angry. I'm scared, amal. I know what you're going to do. For what? If kaleb can do what his father did, Think what that would mean. But for you to go back there... You were so lucky to get out the last time. Then think of persk. Why should he have to grow up in a world Where people live in hiding? It's been good enough for us. We're happy here, aren't we? But what about his children, And the others who are out there? They'll never be safe Unless we can learn to make the powder. Are we going to look persk in the eye And tell him we never took the one chance That came our way? What did your elders teach you about the disease? That god created it As punishment for man's sins. The old world was full of greed, And men created machines that got out of control, And they meddled with nature, And only god could stop them. Men were trying to perfect their own design. They found a way to bring extinct animals back to life Like the mammoth and sloth that you hunt, But their science also brought us the disease. It wasn't long before the whole world was infected. The disease ate into the human brain, Turning men into mutants. How do you know all of this? Because i met kaleb's father. Jaret had the courage To look for the old knowledge. He found out what really happened. It was your father, kaleb, Who discovered the cure. The yellow powder? It took him many years To find the right mixture of plants and fungus. Once you inhale the powder, You're protected. What if you already have... The disease? Once you have turned, then the powder is useless... But if you get it in time, then there is still hope. So why didn't my father bring the powder home? He was doing just that when he died... And the secret of the powder died with him. But you kept the powder. So you're safe, while we-- No. The powder was stolen, And it will be hard to get it back. But you'll help us try? Yes. If we can keep kaleb alive, He will be able to carry on his father's work. They're all from the old world. My father would often disappear for months at a time. He told me that out there Were answers to all our questions. I now understand his fascination. Your father had this on him When he died. He said there'd be more adventures. [Chuckles] I've only read one book. How will i ever unlock the secret of the yellow powder? You're the only one who can read, kaleb. But if we find The powder that exists... We only need enough for our people. Your father risked everything Teaching you to read And leaving the safety of his tribe. Now... I'm risking everything. Saving just a few people Is not an option. [Grunting with effort] What are we waiting for? That is not god's way! Well, shouldn't we at least try? We will not scurry Into the bowels of the earth like animals As our forefathers did. They were punished for their sins! Would god punish us for trying to survive? We must have faith And courage, And wait for this evil to pass. If i'd have had enough courage, I would have listened to kaleb. [Lovers gasp and moan quietly nearby] [Stones grind] [Elder groans in his sleep] We should wake them. Give them one last chance. [Grunting with effort] They made their choice. It's time to go. Uh, w-We're ready to leave. Washing my hair's a simple thing, But it makes me feel better. Amal expects me to perform miracles. Well, you were the one Who sought the knowledge of the old world. Yeah, and the truth, And savan still isn't convinced. Do not judge him. All these things we never knew Have shattered everything that we believe in. He finds it hard to accept. Okay, persk, take care of your mom. How deep do you think it is? The ceiling's gone. It could've blocked the whole tunnel. No, it can't have. I can still feel a breeze. Well, you only need a small gap for that. What are you doing? If it's a small gap, You need a small person to fit through it. Miru! That will stay on top of the water? It will, And as long as you stay on, you'll be safe. Jump. Come on. It's okay. I'm walking on water. Yes, it floats. This river will lead us to the yellow powder. That's a paddle. Use both hands. Here, let me show you. That's it. Good. I think she's okay. It's okay! There's a way through! Give me your hand! [Screams] Miru! There's something in the water! Miru! There's something in the water! What is it? [Coughing and spluttering] Get them off me! Get them off! It's okay. Get them off-- Hey... Miru, it's okay. I'm getting them off. [Coughing] It's all right, it's all right... It's all right. I think they're all gone. Do we look for another way? No. We've come too far. Right. When i go through, Just get them off me fast, okay? [Splashing] [She giggles] [Splashing and laughing] [Beast roaring on shore] [Rocks splashing] Paddle! Get in the middle! The middle! Row to the middle! [Growling and bellowing] [Doral screams] [Boulders tumble and thud] I fear they will never leave. Let's hope the others aren't punished For their doubts. [Beast snarls] [Screaming] [Blows thud, spears stab] [Snarling] [Shrieks in pain] There was a group of us, A brotherhood, That was formed to help protect each tribe from the mutants. After jaret discovered the powder, We thought if we could immunize enough tribes, People could come out of hiding, Start to rebuild the world. By one of our own. A man called gagen stole the powder. But won't he help us if he sees that we're sick? [Chuckles wryly] You don't know this man. He turned an island into a fortress, His empire. Gagen has hordes of followers Who will kill for the chance to inhale the yellow powder, And kill they do. You okay? Those leech bites really sting. Yeah, well, not as much as a beast bite. If you put it that way, I'm beginning to enjoy it. Over here! Looks like we got our miracle after all. [Miru laughs] Half a miracle. We've still got to climb it. I'll go first. Were you bitten? No. Did they claw you? We were fighting. I don't know! Maybe being close is all it takes. We don't know that. Yeah, but if it is, then we're all infected. Then we're all going to turn. Okay, we'd better get going. Right. Let's finish what we started! You know that kaleb must find his father's work. Above all else. Do you understand? Kaleb. I never thanked you. For what? For saving my life back at the village, After the attack. I haven't saved anyone yet. Well, you saved me, so thank you. [Deep growling outside] [More growling] Oh, no. No... Get down quickly! [Rocks tumble, they scream] [Grunting with impact] [Screams in agony] Go on! Leave me! Leave me! [Beast snarling] I'll carry you! You two can still get out of here. I'm dead either way! Move! Go! [Snarling] [Distant screaming] [Beasts roaring] When the old world died, how many survived? It's impossible to say. Each of the brotherhood came from a tribe of 60 or 70. Are they all still out there? Scattered, staying hidden. We set up these beacons as a warning system. A beacon is lit, help will come. That's the theory. Let's see who's up for the fight. [Gasping for air] [Snarling] Run! What did he say? Run! Mutants! [Snarling] Run! [Flint rasps] [Tires ignites] [Snarling and slathering] Run! To the raft! [Roaring] [Shrieks] [Cries out] [Amal screams] [Shouts in alarm] [Snarling] [Roaring] We have to go back! No, he's finished! We can't just leave him. We have to go! No! Come on! Where are you going? Get to the raft, dorel! Without amal? Come on! [Snarling] [Blade squelches, beast shrieks] [Gurgling] But what about the brotherhood? He lit the beacon! He said others would come! He said they might come. Do you want to wait along with the beasts? The river is our only chance. No. The yellow powder's our only chance. [Horse whinnies] [Tribespeople coughing] [Baby cries] [Weakly]: if this is to be our time, Let us leave this world together. We tried. I never understood your father before. He would be proud of you. Is it just us? Let's hope not. Have you seen amal? Well, this is his beacon. He must be here. Hey! Who's that? Well, that's not him. That's garth and his brother. How are you feeling? Okay. Have we gone too far? Maybe we passed it in the night. I don't think so. Here! Over here. [Amal groans] Give me a hand. [Coughing] I wonder how many people lived In a village like this? Come on. Let's find this gagen and get the powder. But there's only three of us. We won't give him a choice. If we can't reason with him, We'll fight him. We can't fight him, savan. We don't have to. We'll convince him we have something he needs. [Hum of crowds] What's the problem? [Whip cracks, man screams] I saw you! Thief! [Groans in pain] Please... Please, i won't do it again, i promise. I promise i won't do it again. Please? You won't. Who are you? It's all right. We're not with them. We came down the river. Then you've got the disease. Leave me alone. We came for the yellow powder. We all came for the yellow powder. How do we find it? You find it... Do you know a man called gagen? Uh... Gagen... Gagen... Savan, let him go! Stop! I only want to ask you a question! Jaret's son, kaleb... He can read. His village was attacked by mutants. There are survivors, trapped. Kaleb and two others have gone to get the yellow powder. Against gagen? They need our help. Gagen's forces are too strong for us. This boy, He could be the savior of mankind. It's too risky. Is that not worth the risk? We are all immune, and so are our tribes. Not your children's children, And we have no powder to give them. What about their future? Or the others, way beyond our lands? With the yellow powder, We could come out of hiding And join forces against the mutants. This could be our last chance. Let go of me! [Coughing] Bring them. [Coughing hoarsely] [Coughing] Sir... We do not recognize them, So we think they might be infected. We've come here for the yellow powder-- I know why you're here. [Coughing] You're wasting your time, giselle. She's still a human being. Not for much longer. [Coughing and spluttering] My daughter is a compassionate soul. I'm afraid she doesn't get it from me. I can't help you. Get them off my island before they turn. I've come to help you, gagen. I didn't know i needed help. When you took the yellow powder, You must've known it wouldn't last forever. That powder was a gift. It was given to me. A gift from a dying man. That man was my father. Your father was jaret? The one who discovered the yellow powder. His dying wish was that it benefits everyone, Not be hoarded by one man. Is that true? No. My father could read. So can i. I don't believe you. Hey! "For abraham lincoln, "There was no satisfaction "Over his victory, "For he had inherited a country That was tearing itself apart." I've come to carry on my father's work. I can make the yellow powder. Give us some of yours so that i will live, Let us take some to our village, Then i will make you as much as you need. If i fail you, you can kill me. You're dying already. You'll say anything. First, prove what you say, and i'll give you the powder. We don't have enough time. Well, then, you'd better be quick. What yellow powder remains Is for my children's children. Outsiders can stay on the island. We'll protect them from the mutants, But they must work. We've seen them work. Unless, of course, they're infected, And then i offer them A quick death, A courtesy i'll extend to you and your friend When the time comes. If it wasn't for his father, We'd all be dead. Let them have some of the powder-- Giselle, enough. Take him into the library, And you know what to do with her. Was he telling the truth? Did you steal the yellow powder? It wasn't his father who kept us alive. It was me. There just wasn't enough. Did you steal it? You think i'm a tyrant? I kept us safe. One day, you will have children... And you will understand. [Muffled scream] [Quietly]: i know you want to help us. I'm not going to hurt you. All right? [Panting in fear] Show me where the powder is. I can't betray my father. How many has he betrayed? Your friend said he could make more. Maybe, eventually, but he's just stalling. I'm sorry. I can't-- Then you're killing us, And all that's left of my tribe. Is that what you want? [Coughing] I've spent my entire life Clinging to a small patch of rock, Thinking we were the only ones left, And they deserve the chance You've been given. I'll take you to where the powder is kept, But it won't do you any good. Where do i start? It's in there, but we need the key, Which is around my father's neck. Always. [Coughing] When is the last time he got some powder? Um... yesterday. Then this isn't where he keeps it. This door hasn't been opened in a long time. It doesn't make sense. Whenever he comes out of here, He always has the powder. [Coughing and wheezing] This is all my father's work. You really don't know what you're doing. I can do this, just not quickly. It could take weeks. If gagen gives us enough powder for our tribe, I'll come back and make him as much as he needs. Only to find out this has all be a ruse. You're out of time. [Groaning and coughing] [Sounds of sickness intensifying] [Groaning in pain] Somebody, End this! Please... Remi, do something! He's an elder. I can't. Miru! [Moaning] [Gargled cough becoming beast-Like] [Shouts] [He grunts in pain] [Groaning] [Panting with emotion] When it's time, I hope you do the same for me. [Coughing] As i thought. Give me the powder. Where do i draw the line? Hmm? You know how many people Have asked me for the same thing? You know i can do this. Or is that what you're afraid of? To lose your hold on all these people? Father! There's someone in the safe room, Searching for the powder. [Coughs] [Gagging and shuddering] [Gasps] Don't kill him! No! When i tell you, take a deep breath. [Inhaling] Give it a few minutes. Dorel doesn't have a few minutes. Okay, okay. Take me to her. Open the door! I wouldn't go in there. She's starting to turn. She needs more water. Hey! What are you doing? [Yelps] Breathe. Dorel... Breathe! [Inhales] Okay... Okay, come on. Let's go, babe. You should come with us. I don't want to leave the island. And your father? He'll forgive you for helping us? It's you he'll be after. This is the future of my people, too. Tell kaleb to keep his promise and continue his father's work. Thank you. [Gagging and wheezing] [Kaleb coughs] [Kaleb coughing] He has to breathe it in. Get it in front of his face! He's not breathing. Watch out. [Punches him hard] [Winces, inhaling] Kaleb? Kaleb, can you hear me? Kaleb? Kaleb, we have the powder, But we have to leave now. Come on. Come on. Hey! Stop! Stop them! This way. Come on! They're getting away! Move it! Kill them! I'll draw them away. No, savan! [Bolt whooshes] Don't worry, i'll catch up. After them! [Bolt snipes] [Groans in pain] Let's go! Go! Go! Did you lose them? They'll want their powder back. We can't go back upriver. We'll be fighting the current. We'll have to go inland. How will we find our way back? We have kaleb. He's a good tracker. [Beasts snarling ferociously] [Waterfall rumbles] They've gone overland. They're still alive. They must have the powder. Over there. Keep going. [Bolt snipes] [Screams] Gagen. Go! [Groaning in pain] Kaleb... [Kaleb wincing] Can you run? [Screaming] Start picking the beasts off from the tree line. It's not much, but it might give you a chance. What are you doing? Kaleb must survive. I'm not leaving without you. No-- I'm the chief. Do as i say. Savan. Savan! [Bolt snipes] Run, dorel! [Shouting war cry] Go back! Go back! No! Savan! [Screaming] Oh, my... [Panting with exhaustion] We can't stop now. Come on. [Footsteps and clanking nearby] [Horses whinny] Amal! Have you got the powder? Yeah. Then let's get it to your people. [Horses whinnying] [Coughing] Remi, please! Please, you have to help me. You have to, please! Please end this now! Please! No, i can't! End it, remi, please! [Sobbing]: i can't take it, please... [Horses whinny] [Beasts snarl curiously] [Growling] [Squeals] [Beasts roaring, arrows thud] Let me in! [Blows thud heavily] It's dorel! Give them the powder. [Beast snarling] [Miru screams in pain] No! Please, i need you to do it! I can't stand it, please! [Dorel]: help me! I've got the cure. Do it! Miru! [Beast roars in pain] Lift her. Sit her up. Okay, miru, listen to me. [Wheezing] Take-Take a deep breath. [Coughing] [Spluttering] Miru.... Dorel. [Squeals] Miru? She's alive. Hey! I want my powder! It's not yours. It never was. It was for my people. [Groaning] [Cranking winch] [Grunts with impact] [Gasps] [Groans] Ready? Close your mouth. Good. Okay, you can lie back. You're back! I promised, didn't i? Let's get you out of here. You sure about this? I'm sure about this. To continue my father's work, I have to go back. [Winces] Take care. And you. Bye. [Children recite]: "b"... What's after "b"? [Children]: "c". Very good. And what's after? [Children]: "d"... See you. Take care of yourself, okay? Yeah. You, too, brother. What's this one? [Children reciting]: "h, i, j, k..." Kaleb! Bye, persk. |
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