[shimmering]
[whimsical music playing]
[boy] A bird not ever seen.
A flower not ever seen.
A breeze not ever seen.
A night not ever seen.
Have you ever seen anything so wonderful?
[grunts]
[exclaiming]
[boy panting]
My name is Rudger.
I'm three months, three weeks and three days old.
[grunting]
-[shimmering] -[exclaims]
Whoa!
I was born here.
In a world imagined by Amanda.
-[serene music playing] -[shimmering]
[snorting]
[serene music continues]
Huh? Whoa! [chuckles]
Whoa!
[Rudger] Amanda always imagines the most splendid worlds.
That's the hard-working giant…
[telephone ringing]
…the chatty squirrel,
and the ocean whale.
[whale sings]
Sometimes, she imagines really scary stuff too!
[bird growling]
-[whimpers, screams] -[bird growls]
Rudger!
[gasps, exclaims]
-[Rudger] This is Amanda! -[chuckles]
Amanda imagined me, and that's how I was born.
-[bird growls] -[both screaming]
[adventurous music playing]
[both scream]
[both gasp for air]
[whimsical music playing]
[both gasp, scream]
[both gasp]
[both yelp]
[whimpering]
[Rudger] Amanda and I made a promise.
Whatever happens,
-never disappear… -[both grunting]
…protect each other,
and never cry.
[birds chirping]
-[Amanda laughs] -What about you?
Do you have a secret friend like me
that no one can see?
Grown-ups, who used to be kids, call us…
"Imaginaries."
[uplifting music playing]
-[indistinct chatter] -[rain pattering]
Sometimes, I wish I lived in a place that was always sunny.
Julia, there might be a rainbow after the rain.
A promise rainbow.
A promise? What are you talking about?
They say if you see a rainbow after it's been raining,
it's there to remind you of an important promise.
[woman] Julia!
Ah! It's my mum. Hi, Mum!
-[Julia's mum hums] -[Julia giggles]
I think my parents prefer auroras better than rainbows.
[Julia] My dad definitely does!
[Amanda] More ballet during summer break?
Oh, yes, and get this,
you know how my dad is always forgetting things, right?
Well, the other day, the first thing he said was…
[Julia mimics her dad's voice] "What's up today?
I know there's something important today.
Oh, of course, it's your ballet recital."
[in normal voice] But no.
Amanda, it was my actual birthday!
Can you believe it?
Why do you think it is
that grown-ups forget all the really important stuff?
[Julia's mum] Julia! Time to go!
[Julia] Anyway, see you!
[Amanda] See you, Julia!
[Julia's mum] Hurry. Hurry, your lesson begins soon.
-You don't want to be late. -[student 1] Hey, wait! Wait for me!
[Julia's dad] Yes, dear, let's go.
[Julia] I know. I was coming.
[student 2] Hello!
-[indistinct chatter] -Yes, I know.
John, sit over there.
Before you say anything, you're welcome!
Uh, thanks…
[students laughing]
[Amanda] Huh? Hmm.
[students laughing]
-[student] Let's duel! -[both gasp]
[laughing continues]
There are wild things everywhere.
[Amanda giggles]
[groans]
[exclaims]
[sniffs, exhales softly]
[bird chirping]
[sighs]
-[door opens] -[Lizzie] Really? Today?
[gasps] Great!
-Yes, 5 p.m.! -[Goldie] Welcome home, Princess Amanda.
-Hello! -Yes. Definitely.
I'm looking forward to it.
Yes!
Goldie, they've approved my application.
They've asked me to come in for an interview.
Congrats!
Here's to a brand new chapter in your life.
I hope it goes well.
You know I've only ever worked here at the bookshop since I got married.
Don't worry.
Remember, you're the renowned owner of the Shuffleup Book Shop.
You'll be fine.
I hope so.
[Lizzie] Well, that's it then.
[Goldie] Lizzie,
sure it's been difficult for you doing this all on your own,
but I know you've got this.
-[Lizzie] Thank you, Goldie. -[soft chuckle]
Actually, I'm wondering…
can I ask you a favor?
Watch Amanda? Of course, just leave it to me.
-[Lizzie] Oh! You're the best. -[car honking]
-Oh? Oh… -[soft gasp, sigh]
[Rudger] Amanda, am I allowed to talk yet?
Sure.
[exhales strongly, inhales sharply]
Testing, testing, one-two-three.
[Rudger] Houston, can you hear me?
Why can't we talk to each other at school anyway?
Rudger, I only took you to school because you insisted.
[Amanda] I'm the only one who can see you.
Wouldn't everyone be surprised
if I started talking to someone they can't see?
I would make the best entrance ever if people could see me.
"Hey, yo, everyone, my name is Rudger!"
[Goldie's boyfriend] What? Does this mean our date is off?
[Goldie] Lizzie is in a real pinch.
You know that she's all on her own raising Amanda.
[car door closes]
[car engine revving]
[Amanda grunts, pants]
[giggles]
[drumsticks clacking on radio]
[upbeat rock music playing on radio]
Rudger, I came up with a superb adventure.
[gasps]
Is it the one with the meteorites falling from the sky?
Nope.
Tell me it's not the one with the attacking old Leeks Lady.
That one was missing something.
[Rudger] It really was,
and I didn't enjoy being in the pot with the sausages.
-It was far too hot in there. -[grunts]
You understand, don't you? Even if it's only your imagination--
I get it. You don't want to be the broth.
-Fine. I understand. -[toy squeaks]
-[both exclaim] -[bellows]
[both laughing]
Wow! Today's looking good!
Rudger, it's time for the sacred attic vow!
[both] Never disappear, protect each other,
and never cry!
Let's go, Rudger!
[upbeat rock music playing]
Let's go, Bessie!
-[whoops] -[gasps]
Wait! Hold on, stop!
[whining]
[music dies down]
What's up with the name "Bessie"?
It's a cow, isn't it?
Huh? She's a musk-ox.
You have no imagination.
[annoyed groan]
I'm just kidding! I didn't mean it!
Okay, so then what would Princess Amanda name her?
[upbeat rock music playing]
[Amanda] Giddy-up, Green Lager!
Green Lager? Isn't that Mum's beer? [grunts]
[Amanda] Hiyah!
Amanda?
[groaning]
Gosh…
[annoyed grunts]
[sighs]
[soft music playing]
[Rudger] Hey, Amanda.
[grunts]
Would you please imagine me walking through walls and doors?
Like a ghost? Absolutely not.
[grunts] But the other day,
you closed the door when you left
and I was trapped in the wardrobe for two hours!
So what?
[Amanda] Rudger, think of it as your own room.
And you're free once I'm home.
[Rudger] It's great when you're around, Amanda,
but sometimes, I want to play with other kids too.
Well, they can't see me, so I can't actually play with them…
Still, it is fun watching them play.
-Ow! -[gasps, giggles]
-[laughter] -[Rudger] Oh! That's cold.
[indistinct chatter]
[Rudger exclaims]
-[gasps, exclaims] -Rudger! Look at that!
[Rudger] It's…
[Amanda] A Christmas tree!
-[rumbles] -[clamoring]
[suspenseful music playing]
-[screaming] -Amanda, stop!
[both screaming]
[screaming continues]
-[grunts] -Rudger!
Amanda!
[Amanda shouts] Rudger!
Let me go! [grunts]
[whimpering]
[music stops]
Miss Amanda Shuffleup!
What is that?
Hello, Mum.
[Lizzie] I asked, what is that?
[Amanda sighs]
That's not very polite, Mum. It's not "what," it's "who."
-[Lizzie] Huh? -[Rudger exclaims]
-[Lizzie sighs] -[grunts, whimpers]
Amanda, how many times do I have to tell you
to put the umbrella in the umbrella stand downstairs?
The floor, your clothes, they're all soaking wet.
Maybe it was Rudger.
-[groans] -Wait, wait!
-Amanda. -What?
-Ugh, when are you ever going to learn? -What are you saying?
Mum, I do all my learning at school.
I think you know
-that's not what I mean. Oh. -[doorbell buzzing]
-[buzzing continues] -[groans]
Uh, Mum, you're making the floor wet.
Ah, I just simply cannot believe you sometimes.
[Amanda grunts]
Come on down. I'll make you some hot cocoa.
[Amanda] Don't forget Rudger's!
[Lizzie] I won't.
[chuckles]
[door lock clicks]
Oh, I'm sorry, sir, I'm afraid we're closed.
I'm actually taking a survey in this neighborhood…
Ms… Shuffleup?
A survey? A survey about what?
It is a survey about our world
and it's about children and how they behave these days.
If you don't mind, do you have any identification?
Identification?
Yes. Something that says who you are.
I am Bunting. Mr Bunting.
Just like the bird, you see?
[Rudger] Whoa.
[Mr Bunting] The Corn Bunting, you can see it around here,
it's a rather cute bird, don't you know?
Hmm?
[sniffs, exclaims]
-[sniffing] -[both gasp]
[grunts]
I hate to tell you this when it's raining,
but I'm really booked up right now.
Would you like to leave that survey with me?
Uh… No, no, there's no need. The survey is done.
-[Lizzie] Excuse me? -[Mr Bunting] Hmm…
Yes.
"The old world is dying and the new world struggles to be born.
In the interregnum between light and darkness…"
Hmm…
What is it that is born? Hmm?
Um… I'm sorry.
My husband selected all the books, so I…
No apologies, please.
And by the way…
[sniffs, exhales softly]
…this bookshop smells very nice indeed.
[Mr Bunting humming]
[door lock clicks]
That was so weird.
A survey on children?
And that girl was weird too.
What girl?
[Amanda] The girl standing next to him.
Who are you talking about?
Rudger, are you thinking what I'm thinking?
That I'm not the only invisible friend here?
[Lizzie sighs] Let me get through the interview first.
I know, I know,
just hoping it will not rain bread from the sky.
Amanda?
[Lizzie] Oh, she's fine.
She's playing with Rudger.
No, no, not "Roger," it's Rudger.
-[Lizzie] R-U-D-G-E-R. -Huh?
I guess that's the extent of her new friends lately.
Listen, don't laugh, Mum, okay? But Rudger isn't actually real.
Only Amanda can see him.
A completely made-up friend, he's completely made-up.
Can you believe it?
[laughing]
[Lizzie] I told you not to laugh, Mum!
Amanda says she can see him.
I'm sorry, Lizzie.
You've just got me thinking about the past.
[Lizzie] The past?
You don't remember?
What was the name again?
Ah. That's right. Refrigerator! Refrigerator!
Yes, dear, you called him Fridge.
The refrigerator?
[Lizzie] Mum, what are you talking about?
[Lizzie's mum] You told me that Fridge saved you from a nasty snake.
You two were inseparable, always together!
I think it was a dog.
[Lizzie] A dog?
[Lizzie's mum] Yes. You should ask your brother next time.
-[groans] -Fridge caused a lot of trouble for him.
-[Amanda] Mum! Oven's doing it again! -Uh? Huh?
[grunts]
[Amanda] Get back here, Oven!
Amanda, make sure that Oven doesn't eat that marble!
[Amanda] Yeah, I know!
[Lizzie] Fridge?
[gasps]
I forgot to buy eggs.
[Lizzie's mum] Lizzie? What's wrong? Are you there? Hello?
[Lizzie] Thanks, Goldie.
[Goldie] Good luck with the interview!
[rain pattering]
-[Goldie] …19 …20. Ready? -[both panting]
No, not yet, Goldie!
Hmm… Hmm…
I shall hide under the counter and Mr Rudger, you shall hide over there.
Sergeant Major,
I am quite confident she shall not find me.
Mr Rudger, we both have to hide!
[Rudger] Roger that!
We shall survive until Mum returns, Sergeant Major.
[Goldie] Here I come!
[Amanda] No, not yet.
-[panting] -[shimmering]
-[Amanda sighs] -[Rudger exclaims]
-[kids laughing] -[delighted gasp]
[Amanda grunts, chuckles]
-[Rudger] Amanda? Amanda! -[exclaiming]
What are you imagining?
-[grunts] -Sorry, nothing.
Hurry up! She's going to find you!
All right then. I'll be hiding just over there.
Uh, yeah.
-[Amanda gasps] -[Rudger] Ooh.
[Rudger] What a good idea to turn out the lights, Sergeant Major!
Uh, Rudger, that wasn't me.
-[sky rumbling] -Huh?
-[clangs] -[soft gasp]
[clangs]
-[thunderclap] -[gasps]
[clangs]
[whimpers, gasps]
[gasps]
[clangs]
-[Rudger] Amanda! -[gasps]
-[Rudger grunting] -Rudger?
-[thunderclap] -[clangs]
[screams]
[breathing heavily, shakily]
[hurried footsteps approaching]
[panting]
[Goldie] Found you, Princess Amanda!
-Hey, everything's fine. -[breathing shakily]
-[clanks] -[Lizzie sighs]
[Lizzie] I'm glad there's no problem with the circuit breaker.
Having to get the wiring fixed would've been a pain.
But then again, this place is old.
I guess it's bound to happen.
[Amanda] It was that kid's fault.
What kid?
It went dark, then there was lightning, then that girl showed up.
Well, there was a blackout--
[Amanda] She was there!
The long-haired girl who visited earlier,
with her really scary face,
she grabbed Rudger and tried to take him away.
I promise she was there.
Amanda… Amanda, sweetie…
sometimes, you can overthink things in that clever head of yours.
Everything is okay.
No! It's not just in my head.
She really was here.
Amanda sometimes likes to make up friends.
She'll be all right.
But Mum…
Goldie, you can head on home now.
And thank you.
[Goldie] Cheers.
Yeah.
See you later, Princess Amanda.
Mum, please believe me, it's all true.
-That girl and Rudger… -[sighs]
Amanda, please. There is no such kid.
[Lizzie] Honestly now, throwing a tantrum over someone that doesn't exist.
[door closes]
Sweetie, I'm tired.
It was a really tough day today.
-The interview didn't go well. -[sniffling]
If Dad was here…
Yeah, I know, you're right. If Dad was here, he would have aced it.
No, Mum. Dad would've believed me.
[gasps]
-[sighs] -[running steps on staircase]
That's terrible! I don't understand why she wouldn't believe you!
That was the scariest thing ever.
That girl smelled like rot and she was as cold as an icicle.
Now I know that it's really hard for Mum,
but what about the two of us
-now and then! -Be quiet, Rudger.
You know, we've got our own problems.
Yes, Dad would've believed you.
You are absolutely right. And if he were here, we wouldn't have to--
-Shut up! You don't know anything. -[gasps]
Amanda…
It's true. Even you'll disappear one day.
It's going to happen.
Because when I stop imagining you, you'll disappear forever.
What?
What are you talking about? I'll…
Leave me alone!
Amanda, don't you care?
That ghost-girl attacked me! Right now, I could be kidnapped.
Are you listening?
-[Amanda grunts] -[gasps]
[clattering]
[soft gasp]
[scribbling]
[pensive music playing]
[gulps, exhales]
[exhales deeply]
[groans]
What am I doing?
[pensive music continues]
[insects chirping]
[Rudger] What was that all about?
I was close to being kidnapped
by that black-haired, creepy girl. [shudders, gasps]
[Rudger] What?
Hmm?
[grunts]
[Rudger] Excuse me?
[creaks] You can see me?
Mm. I can…
but only faintly.
[Rudger] Are you someone's friend too?
A made-up friend?
Until recently, yes.
And why is that?
Well, it seems that my friend can't see me anymore.
[soft gasp]
My friend doesn't need me any longer.
[shimmering]
[Rudger] Are you… disappearing?
[Imaginary] I am.
[Rudger] What will happen next?
I don't know.
[Rudger] Does it hurt?
Are you… scared?
[grunts, sniffles]
Oh…
I've never disappeared, still…
I-I'm afraid of it.
Amanda,
I'm really sorry. I behaved badly yesterday.
Fine.
Tomorrow, maybe we can go swimming.
That sound good?
Or we can go stay with Granny Downbeat.
You can bake biscuits together, maybe garden,
and of course, Rudger should come along too.
Okay.
Sweetie, wait here while I go pay for the parking.
Aren't you going to apologize?
For what?
I'm not going to disappear!
[Amanda] What are you so upset about?
Never disappear, protect each other, and never cry!
A promise is a promise, right?
-Rudger, this is a car park… -[annoyed grunt]
…not the attic.
Hey, what are you doing?
[Amanda whimpers]
See? I'm not disappearing!
Rudger, please. It's not safe!
[Rudger] We're apart, and I've not disappeared.
A new discovery.
Even if you can't see me, I won't disappear.
[Amanda] All right! I get it! Just come back.
I was wrong, Rudger. I'm sorry.
[worried grunts]
Rudger!
[grunts]
-Huh? -[gasps]
-Well, hello, little girl. -[gasps]
-I am so sorry to have surprised you. -[whimpers]
Don't worry, I'm not here for you, little girl.
No. I am here to have a little chat with your friend.
[Mr Bunting] Unluckily for you,
the line at the pay station is really quite long.
It looks like it will take some time.
-[hisses] -[whimpers]
[gasps]
-[tense music playing] -[whimpering]
[Mr Bunting] Huh?
[Rudger] Amanda, run!
[panting]
[Rudger grunting]
Rudger!
[Mr Bunting] An Imaginary of this quality… it's been so long.
[sniffs] Ah, a sweet aroma…
[suspenseful music playing]
[whimpering]
[whooshing]
[grunting]
[grunts]
-[grunts] -[Mr Bunting groaning]
[both panting]
[suspenseful music continues]
[panting continues]
-[suspenseful music intensifies, stops] -[car honks]
-[man] Yes, we have an emergency. -[crowd gasps]
[indistinct chatter]
-[man] Please send someone right away. -Amanda!
Is she okay?
Amanda!
[sirens blaring]
[panting]
[breathing heavily]
[exclaims]
[grunting]
-[shimmering] -[gasps in fear]
[Rudger shuddering]
-[cat] I can see you. -[gasps]
I know what you are and I know many of your kind.
[yelps, whimpering]
I also understand what it is you're going through.
[whimpers]
Indeed, it is difficult to be forgotten.
But it is something that will happen to us all sooner or later.
No, I haven't been forgotten!
There was an accident.
Amanda was hit by a car and then--
It is the same thing.
[soft gasp]
I am afraid you are starting to disappear.
[splutters] What…
There is precious little time left for you, I fear.
Come with me, young man.
[Rudger] Amanda…
Amanda is dead, isn't she? That's why you're here.
[breathes shakily]
You're the… grim reaper.
I am not the grim reaper. My name is Zinzan.
I will say it again, you do not have much time left.
You can choose to stay here and disappear,
or you can come with me.
I can't. I need to get to Amanda.
The choice is yours, young man.
But I…
I don't want to disappear.
Is it possible for you to pick up the pace?
[groans] Where are we going?
Someplace you'll be safe. There is no need to worry.
So where would that be?
[Zinzan] Our journey will lead us to the right door at the right place.
What does that mean?
Pray silence, young man. You ask far too many questions.
Sorry, I've always asked Amanda a lot of questions.
And did your Amanda always have the answer to your questions?
Not all the time, no.
What did she do when she did not have the answer?
Amanda would usually make something up.
Perhaps that is why she imagined you, young man.
Because you were the answer.
Answer?
You think I'm Amanda's answer?
Correct. You have fulfilled your role as an Imaginary.
[Zinzan] Focus only on what is right in front of you.
Uh…
-[Rudger] A dead end? -[Zinzan] Look closer.
This door leads you to a new life.
Uh…
[Zinzan] Do not think. Just go.
It is time to forget those who have forgotten you.
[soft gasp] Zinzan….
There are still more of you out there for me to find.
I hope you enjoy your new life. This is where you belong.
[shimmering]
[nervous grunting]
[faint music playing in distance]
Uh, excuse me…
Zinzan brought me here and I think I…
[gasps, grunts]
[Rudger] Huh?
I'm sorry to bother you, but why are you talking to her?
[whimpers]
She's a real person. She can't see or hear you.
Oh, right.
-[cheering in distance] -[Imaginary exclaims]
And could you move aside?
[Imaginary panting]
[Imaginary] It's concert time!
Uh… Hey!
-[cheerful music playing] -[rhythmic claps]
[Imaginaries singing]
[Imaginaries] Emily!
[indistinct chatter]
-Hello! -[mic feedback]
[Imaginaries groaning]
[Emily] Everyone!
Everyone having fun?
[Imaginaries cheering] Yeah!
[chuckles]
And how are all you people doing?
[silence]
[laughter]
Everybody! What day is it tomorrow?
[Imaginaries] Saturday!
And the day after that?
-[Imaginaries] Sunday! -[cheers and laughter]
And what kind of days are those?
[Imaginaries] Our favorite days!
And what makes them special?
[Imaginaries] They're our workdays!
[Emily] We all work hard by playing a lot!
And afterwards, we all share what we got.
[Imaginaries cheering]
[laughter]
Huh?
[Imaginaries gibbering]
[soft gasp]
[startled gasp]
[uplifting music playing]
[gasps]
[Imaginaries exclaims]
[Imaginaries gasps, exclaims]
Who are you?
-[squeaking] -[Emily] You're new here.
I am.
And how did you hear about this place?
From Zinzan.
[yelps]
Your name?
It's Rudger.
Rudge. What color were the eyes?
Rudge?
[Emily] What color were they?
Uh…
[Emily] Not your eyes.
What color were Zinzan's eyes?
-Uh… Well… -[Imaginary exclaims]
The right one was blue and the left one was red!
Hmm…
[music fades]
You're in.
-[Imaginaries cheering] -I knew! I knew the color too!
I did! Actually!
[light music playing]
Rudge, you look human.
Like Emily does.
[Imaginary] Crunch crunch!
Okay, Rudge, this here is Snowflake.
In case you're wondering, I'm a hippopotamus.
[Imaginary] Crunch crunch!
This little guy is Cruncher-of-Bones
and he says hello.
[trills, gibbers]
-[chuckles] Nice to meet you. -Crunch crunch.
Is everyone here made by imagination?
[Emily] Yes, everyone here is an Imaginary.
An Imaginary?
That is what the human grown-ups have always called us.
-Crunch crunch crunch crunch. -Hmm?
[gasps]
Could it be possible… you don't know anything about this, Rudge?
[Emily] Rudge, you know how kids
with extraordinary imaginations dream us up,
and we become best friends with those kids,
and everything is wonderful and great?
But then the kids grow up
and lose interest in us and we are forgotten.
And in most cases, that's the end of us.
Well, newsflash!
-It's time to turn that frown… -[Rudger] Hey!
-…upside down. -Hi.
[giggles]
Because before that happens,
Zinzan brings friends like you to this Library.
Most books are made from imagination, right?
[grunts]
Well, Rudge, imagination is for us Imaginaries
what oxygen is for humans.
[Imaginaries inhaling deeply, exhaling deeply]
And this Library is full of it.
Oh. Hey, look!
That's Lady Cubie. She's an Imaginary of a famous artist.
Indeed! Young Picasso told me he would draw me someday.
I just adore him.
-[Emily] And here is Baron Metronome. -[classical music playing]
He and his deaf friend, a famous composer,
created many beautiful musical works.
[Imaginaries vocalizing]
-[exclaims] -Those two were destined for each other.
And that shaky old man is legendary.
Fie fie fie…
[Emily] He is one of the most inspiring and respected Imaginaries in history.
Fie…
To be, or not to be. That is the question.
[groans]
So we are made from children's imaginations,
and we are their best friends.
[Emily] We make humans and their world more beautiful.
Isn't that wonderful?
[switch clicking]
[Imaginaries exclaim]
[Cruncher-of-Bones] Crunch crunch.
[Snowflake] The last person is gone.
Now we have the place all to ourselves.
-[whimpers] -[Snowflake] Rudge,
-now the fun really starts. -Huh?
So, now that you know how great Imaginaries are,
don't you really think
that we deserve to be somewhere magnificent, amazing and superb?
[shimmering]
[Imaginaries exclaiming happily]
[enchanting music playing]
[Imaginaries exclaiming]
[enchanting music continues]
[exclaims]
[laughter]
-I officially welcome you… -[Rudger grunts]
…to the Town of Imaginaries!
[fly buzzing]
Hmm, the aroma has gone.
When a real person dies, their Imaginary disappears.
How sad. I rarely come across something that wonderful.
A matcha latte and the extra glass you requested.
You and I both need to eat.
We deserve to eat something especially delicious,
and particularly fresh.
[sniffs] Don't worry.
My exquisitely sensitive nose will find it.
[grunts, groans]
[sniffing]
[Imaginaries chattering]
-Here. -Grazie.
[cheerful music playing]
[instruments playing]
[Cruncher-of-Bones] Crunch crunch crunch crunch!
Huh? [soft gasp]
Emily, I'm sorry, but is it okay if I ask you something?
Crunch crunch crunch!
Thank you.
This dreamy town that we're in is made of the imagination in the books.
[Emily] It'll be a different town tomorrow and different the day after that.
It's a different town every day.
[Snowflake] Yesterday was Machu Picchu.
The day before that, we went to The Land of The Whangdoodles.
This is home for us.
[Emily] Libraries let us go anywhere, and we can come back any time.
[grunts, gasping]
You know, Rudge,
we can't just create all of these places by ourselves.
[Emily] It's the real people who create things with their imaginations.
We can't do that.
But there are jobs that only we can do.
Mm. Delicious!
Did you say jobs?
Yes!
We go on adventures together with the kids' imaginations,
and play together too.
That yummy sandwich you're eating
-and the marshmallows we're sharing… -Crunch crunch crunch.
…both came from working with kids' imaginations.
Crunch!
And first thing tomorrow morning, you're going to work a lot too, Rudge.
Yes, but…
Emily, I really must leave, I need to go.
Huh?
Today, my friend was…
Well, this guy, Bunting--
-[both exclaim in fear] -Bunting?
-[roars] -[Imaginaries whimpering]
-[cracking] -[groans]
[Imaginary] Ow!
[whimpering continues]
Rudge, did you just say B-Bunting?
Yes, I did.
[Rudger] What do you know about him?
He attacked us!
We had gone to the shops with Mum, and he attacked us!
My friend was hit by a car because of him.
[Imaginary 1] Bunting… Mr Bunting!
[roars]
He is most unpleasant.
[Imaginary 1] He feeds on us to live.
Hundreds of us have been eaten so he can live for hundreds of years.
Someday, sad though it may be,
we all must bid farewell to our human friends.
[Imaginary 2] Except Mr Bunting
did not want to say goodbye to his Imaginary.
Even as an adult, he wanted the power of imagination,
so one day, he ate someone else's Imaginary!
[Imaginary 3] Mr Bunting can appear anywhere!
[Imaginary 2] He senses our aroma and then he finds us!
-[roars] -[Imaginaries screaming]
[Imaginary 4] Then he eats us and lives forever.
[whimpering] Crunch!
[Imaginary 5] In this way, he doesn't lose his power to imagine.
[Imaginary 6] He's out there even now.
Everyone, calm down. It's okay. This is the Library.
We're safe here in the Town of Imaginaries.
Everything's fine!
-[relieved sighs] -[soft laughter]
I'm sorry to tell you this, Rudge.
Everybody here knows about Mr Bunting.
-But he's just a myth, it's only a story. -[Snowflake] Mm-hmm.
[Emily] You don't have to lie and say you've actually met him.
He doesn't exist. No one has ever met Mr Bunting.
[relieved sighs]
[soft laughter]
But we saw him. He attacked Amanda and he tried to eat me!
Rudge, I'm so sorry, but I have to tell you.
Bunting's not real.
I'm telling the truth, Emily.
Bunting did attack her.
Listen, Rudge. I don't know what happened, but I get it.
I understand that you're worried about your friend.
It's sad and I can see how it's been hard for you,
but that doesn't mean…
Hey, come on, Rudge! Where are you going?
[Rudger] I'm going to look for Amanda.
[Emily] You are not going to find her.
You understand, don't you,
that you will disappear if you leave the Library.
Listen, Rudge…
Let me lay it out for you.
[Emily] You will never see that girl again.
That is not the way it works here.
I didn't make them, but there are certain rules
we have to follow in our world.
She's already forgotten you, Rudge,
and that can't be undone.
You're wrong. Amanda will never forget me.
If you're so sure your friend remembered you,
then why hasn't she called for you?
Why are you still here? Answer me that.
No, that's not it.
Rudge's friend died.
Listen, Rudge… you got the colors reversed.
Zinzan's right eye is red and the left one is blue.
[Emily] What you think you see isn't always what it seems.
All right, everyone!
It's about that time.
Let's clean up and go to bed.
[Cruncher-of-Bones grunting]
[chomping]
[Snowflake] Emily, wait!
[somber music playing]
[snoring]
Having trouble sleeping, young man?
Zinzan?
It is very nice here.
You will never be hungry as long as you work.
[Rudger] You said… I was Amanda's answer.
But no matter what I do, I can't see her.
Is this the answer? Is this Amanda's answer?
Saying farewell is something we all experience.
[Zinzan] My friend was a great partner.
But sadly, my dear friend was not living in a happy home.
At the end of each day, he would always beg me to stay awake,
to be near and on the lookout.
So I did.
I watched over him always, night and day,
until ultimately, I was forgotten.
That is why I do not sleep.
I was not imagined that way.
Imaginaries are all born for a reason.
And young man, you can rest assured.
I will watch over you.
[Rudger] Zinzan.
I do not cry, ever.
Because that is how my Amanda imagined me.
[snoring]
[breathes deeply]
[snoring]
-[Snowflake] Rudge… Rudge, wake up. -[alarm ringing]
[groans]
-It's morning. Time to get up. -Crunch.
[Rudger groans]
-Come on. Emily is waiting. -Crunch crunch.
-[Snowflake] Emily! -[Imaginary humming]
Finally. You're late.
If you're late, the good jobs will get taken. Let's go!
Good morning, Emily.
Good morning, Rudge.
Well, come on. Let's get going!
[exciting music playing]
The first thing you have to do is focus on the Bulletin Board.
[Emily] Good. Now sooner or later, the job that's right for you will appear.
Um, this is our job?
Rudge, look. Really look.
[Imaginaries exclaiming]
[Imaginary] Photographs…
Emily, I see photographs.
Yup.
These are the kids that want nothing more than to play with us.
All you have to do is choose a photo of one of the kids
that feels most right for you.
[Emily] Choosing your friend is very important.
[Imaginary 1] This kid always imagines delicious things.
[Imaginary 2] I want to eat ice cream.
[Imaginary 3] Maybe that's the one for me?
The rough-houser!
[Imaginaries exclaiming]
Rudge, you don't think. You just feel.
[Rudger] Huh? "John!"
[Cruncher-of-Bones] Crunch.
It's John.
-[Imaginaries clamoring] -[Rudger grunting]
[alarm ringing]
[Rudger grunts]
-Grab it, Rudge! -Go, Rudge!
-Get it! Get it, Rudge! -Grab it! Yeah!
[Emily] Rudge, a photograph is like a train ticket.
Once you grab it, you absolutely cannot lose it.
[Rudger] Yes, yes!
[dramatic music playing]
[Cruncher-of-Bones] Crunch!
-[all grunting] -[system beeping]
[John] Attention, Crew!
Our training is complete. Prepare for hyperspeed!
[muffled inhale]
[muffled exhale]
[beeping]
[John] Did you collect the moon rock?
[Rudger grunts] The moon rock?
[John] It's our mission to collect rare artifacts.
You must return with it soon.
[exclaims]
[grunting]
-[muffled breath] -[beeping]
[John] Return immediately! The enemy approaches!
[muffled gasp]
-[zapping] -[Rudger grunts, screams]
-Rudge, get back here quickly! -[whimpers]
[whimpers, grunts]
[zapping]
Crew! Battle stations! Prepare to strike back!
Right away, Captain!
-[Snowflake gasps] -[Rudger grunt]
Rudge, this is work time, not play time!
It's work and play.
Rudge, this kid is just playing in his imagination,
but we risk our lives if we aren't careful.
[Emily] If we die in an imaginary world, we disappear.
Hang on, wait a minute,
have you seen Cruncher-of-Bones?
I haven't. He wasn't with me.
Where on earth could he have gone to?
[zapping]
[all grunting]
Maybe you're not so good at picking friends.
[John grunts]
If only he were here…
Galactic Super Hero Wobbles!
[John chanting] Dun-dun-dun-dun-dun-dun-dun!
-[John vocalizing] -[heroic fanfare music playing]
[vocalizing continues]
-Cruncher? -[gasps]
[both] It's Cruncher-of-Bones!
[grunting]
Wobble!
Go, Wobbles!
[grunts]
-He got 'em! -Yay, Wobbles!
[attack grunts]
[heroic fanfare music playing]
[tired sigh]
Thank you… [yawns]
…Wobbles.
[shimmering]
[Emily gasps] The imagination is ending!
-[shimmering] -Huh?
[exclaiming]
There are wild things everywhere.
-[gasps] -[Cruncher-of-Bones panting]
Crunch crunch!
Rudge, the photo!
Huh? [gasps]
[all screaming]
[whimpering]
This is not the Library.
I told you… that photo was our ticket home.
We were only one-day Imaginaries.
[Emily] When our work is done, we must return to the Library.
-Oh, no… It's closed! -[car honks in distance]
-[Emily sighs] -[Snowflake] Hmm?
Look, Emily, the window is open.
-[gasps] -[Cruncher-of-Bones] Crunch crunch.
[Snowflake] Even I can fit through.
[relieved sigh]
Rudge, if we had been trapped in here,
we would have disappeared when the day is over.
-I'm sorry, everyone. -[Cruncher-of-Bones] Crunch.
Don't worry about it. It's your first time, Rudge.
Snowflake's right.
Well, I guess that's that then.
Okay, everyone. Let's get back before we all disappear.
[John groans softly]
Crunch crunch…
[Cruncher-of-Bones gasps]
Uh? [trilling]
Crunch crunch crunch!
Huh? No way…
You've got to be kidding me!
-[exclaims] -What is it?
Wobbles, let's play together again tomorrow…
-[inflating] -[Cruncher-of-Bones grunts]
[gasps] Look at that.
-Oh, wow! -He's turned into Wobbles!
Wobble wobble wobble!
Yes!
-I'm so happy for you. -Wobble wobble!
-[soft music playing] -[Snowflake chuckles]
-Very, very happy! This is incredible. -[Snowflake] What a great day.
[Emily chuckles]
[Emily] Cruncher-of-Bones isn't a one-day friend anymore,
but an every-day friend.
This is truly a rare and special thing.
Today's a day for everyone to celebrate.
-With your very own space meal. -[exclaims]
I can't wait to try it.
[Rudger] Can I ask you something?
-Did your friend… -Huh?
Tell me, Emily. Did your friend….
Did they forget about me?
Yeah, something like that, I guess.
And were you able… were you able to forget them?
Well, I… Mm, I suppose. It's been quite a while.
Well, I truly loved Amanda's imagination.
You never forget someone like Amanda.
Everything comes to life as soon as she walks in.
The floor lamp, it turns into a tropical tree.
The chest fills with pirate treasure.
The sleeping cat turns into a ticking bomb.
Her head is full of sparkling worlds, and when I was with her,
I would always sparkle too.
I… I want her to be alive.
I don't even need to see her, as long as she's alive.
Huh?
[chuckles]
You'll find another friend as great as Amanda.
I'm sure of it. Don't worry, Rudge.
No! Snowflake first!
Snowflake is going to find a friend first!
[Emily chuckles]
-[Emily] Yeah, you first, Snowflake. -Mm-hmm.
[Snowflake] Snowflake first.
It's been a while since I've seen the real sky
and it's all thanks to you, Rudge.
[soft music playing]
Okay, I guess we should get going.
[Snowflake] Just the right door at just the right place!
[all] Just the right door at just the right place!
Just the right door at just the right place!
[Snowflake chuckling]
[laughing]
-[clangs in distance] -[gasps]
[soft gasp]
-Uh, are you okay? What's wrong? -[clangs]
-Huh? -[clangs]
[uneasy music playing]
[John] Let's go back!
[Wobbles] Wobble!
Emily. Wait a minute.
What happens… what happens if we're not forgotten,
and we still get eaten?
Not that again?
I told you!
Listen! If we are eaten,
what happens to our human friends then?
I don't know, maybe their spirits die
because of the huge hole in their heart.
Emily, please trust me.
Wait, Rudge, tell me what's going on.
-[Rudger] I promise, I'll come back. -[Snowflake] Emily, the bus.
Emily, the bus is here!
-[Snowflake panting] -[grunts]
Oh, Rudge…
[Rudger panting]
[Rudger] Bunting!
Ah, yes. This is it. This is the aroma.
Mmm. That wonderful scent.
-You did not disappear. -[Rudger panting]
Might I ask how you survived?
Does this mean that the girl survived as well?
[sniffs]
No, that is not it… Your aroma has changed, Roger.
Quiet, Bunting. All of this is your fault!
I have not done anything.
It was you. The little girl was in that accident
because you were scared and ran away.
Isn't that right?
[breathes heavily]
You lie.
It's not a lie.
It's a matter of whether you look at it from your perspective
or look at it from my perspective.
Everybody sees what they want to see, don't they?
If they cannot see it, then they really did not want to see it.
Understand?
[breathes heavily]
So, Roger, it is unfortunate, yes,
but no one can see you and no one can hear you
because no one wants to see you and no one wants to hear you.
Do you still want to be here,
in this world where no one will ever see your tears
or hear your cry?
[gasps]
No, you're wrong, Bunting.
[roars]
Listen to me. I do not ever cry!
Huh?
[Mr Bunting grunts]
[both gasp] Rudge?
[Mr Bunting] Bus again?
[Snowflake] Who's that?
[Rudger panting]
[laughing maniacally]
[breathing heavily]
[Rudger panting]
Huh?
[Lizzie] Thank you, Goldie.
[Goldie] Please call me anytime.
-[Goldie's boyfriend] Are you okay? -[Goldie sobs]
Let's go home.
[Lizzie] Take care.
[Goldie's boyfriend] Good night.
[car door closes]
[car engine starts, revs]
[door squeaks]
[Rudger panting]
[grunts]
-[panting] -[door lock clicks]
[gasps] Mum, wait.
[Rudger] Uh…
[Lizzie's mum] Lizzie, darling, why don't you get some rest?
[Lizzie] I'm fine.
Is there no way you could stay at the hospital with Amanda?
No, it seems not.
[Lizzie's mum] Make sure you give her lots of hugs when she wakes up.
-[tea sloshing] -Don't you worry. That girl, she's tough.
She will wake up for sure.
Amanda, she came running towards me.
When she saw me…
she looked like she wanted to tell me something.
[Lizzie's mum] Please. You really shouldn't blame yourself.
Lizzie, are you okay?
I'm very sorry, Mum.
I should pack what I need to bring to the hospital tomorrow.
[Lizzie's mum] Yes, that's a good idea.
Huh?
[switch clicks]
Well, I'm certainly not Rudger.
[emotional exhale]
That's right.
Your dad, who loved you very much, bought you this.
[exclaims]
[shaky breathing]
[Lizzie sobs]
-[somber music playing] -[sobbing]
[sobbing continues]
[Amanda] How are things there? Have you gotten used to everything?
Dad, you're opening a bookshop?
That sounds great.
Serious books are okay, but you have to have fun books too.
If you do that, your store will be very popular.
Mum? She was drinking beer late at night and crying.
Yep, Green Lager. But don't worry about her!
I'll protect her.
Me? I'm lonely but I'm not crying.
If I cry, you'd worry, right? Dad?
I hope you'll make a lot of friends.
And now and then, maybe sometimes,
you could… write me a letter?
[sniffling, breathing shakily]
Why did you have to die, Dad?
[soft music playing]
[inaudible chatter]
[Amanda] Never forget Dad…
protect Mum…
and…
never cry.
[sniffles, sobs]
Rudger.
[Rudger] That's the day I was born.
[Lizzie] Honey… [crying]
[crying continues]
Honey, please…
please…
Oh, Mum…
Protect our…
Amanda.
[Lizzie crying]
[crying continues]
[music fades]
-[Rudger grunting] -[shimmering]
[ominous music playing]
[thuds]
[Rudger groans]
[Mr Bunting] Now I know why you're special.
[grunts]
You have the strong spice of sadness.
An extremely strong spice indeed.
That makes it even more apparent that you deserve to be eaten by me.
And if you were to disappear,
would not that little girl's sadness disappear as well?
Think about it, Roger.
[suspenseful music playing]
[thrilling music playing]
[breathing nervously]
[Mr Bunting] Your kind always disappear.
There's no difference between that and being eaten by me here, is there?
[Emily grunting]
-[grunts] -Emily…
-[panting] -Ah!
Come back!
[panting] Emily, that's Bunting!
I know!
[Mr Bunting grunting angrily]
[both panting]
Emily!
She's alive!
What'd you say?
Amanda… she's alive!
Huh?
Amanda's alive!
She's alive in the hospital!
Let's get out of here first!
[both panting]
Go straight home after you finish your work!
[Rudger] Zinzan.
Where's Snowflake?
[Zinzan] At the Library, worried.
Emily, Snowflake wants you to come home.
I will, with everyone!
Zinzan… is this it?
[Zinzan] It should be.
[Emily] Where is it? Where's the door?
[Zinzan] Huh.
Why has everything gone so dark?
[Mr Bunting] Has it?
[both gasp]
[Mr Bunting] "From where I stand, the sun is shining all over the place."
-[lights flickering] -[nervous grunt]
-[Mr Bunting humming] -[ominous music playing]
It's Bunting.
Zinzan, we got to hurry.
Stay still. Something is not right.
[Mr Bunting] I have interest in neither the girl nor the cat.
As one would assume, I consume only the freshest cuisine.
-Zinzan! -[rumbling]
Imaginaries about to disappear give off the most superb aroma indeed.
[Rudger and Emily breathing nervously]
Mr Roger.
Please allow me to teach you something very important
before I eat you.
-[Mr Bunting] You and I are different. -[scared gasp]
You all were imagined.
Whereas… I am the opposite.
You do understand, don't you?
I am the one who imagines.
[suspenseful music playing]
-[both gasp] -[Mr Bunting] Listen.
I have witnessed times and places you cannot know
and I have seen countless things and untold imaginations
in every type of place…
while eating all the invisible creations along the way.
You cannot escape me. It is time to give in.
[whispers] Listen, Rudge,
-I have to tell you something. -[soft gasp]
[both gasp]
[Mr Bunting] How about you just give up?
[suspenseful music playing]
[Emily] My friend was sick and in the hospital
since the day she was born.
I wasn't forgotten at all, Rudge.
The truth is my friend died
before she ever had the chance to even grow up.
[gasps]
[in strained voice] Forgetting is different than being taken!
[grunting]
Rudge, you can still see Amanda.
-[fighting grunts] -[Rudger panting]
Young man, you must find the door.
The door? But where is it?
Focus. Look everywhere. Go!
Uh… Okay.
[suspenseful music continues]
[panting]
-[rumbling] -[surprised grunt]
[grunting]
-[Zinzan grunts] -[Emily grunts]
[panting]
[screeching]
[Emily screams, grunting]
Dear boy, it's pointless to run.
It's pointless to hope.
You all, in the end, are going to disappear, alone.
[suspenseful music continues]
[soft gasp]
[shimmering]
[gasps]
-[rumbling] -[shimmering]
[soft gasp, chuckle]
Emily! Zinzan!
[Zinzan] Well done, young man.
[Emily grunts, pants]
You still don't understand?
[bats screeching]
It is such a pity.
Even this is nothing but imagination.
Bang.
-[zaps] -[shimmering]
[gasps] Emily!
You Imaginaries never learn. You cannot change a thing.
-Hurry. Get her inside. -[grunting]
Stay with us, Emily!
[Emily] Rudge…
Those goggles I gave you,
they were imagined by my… [grunts]
…by my real friend.
[shimmering]
[Rudger grunts]
Emily, wake up.
Rudge…
Yes?
Tell Amanda… I say hello…
[Rudger] I will, I will…
[Mr Bunting] There is something that imagination can never defeat.
And that is…
-[Rudger] Emily! -…reality.
[shouts] Emily!
[rumbling]
[indistinct chatter]
-Huh? -[footsteps approaching]
Oh, it's Rudge and Zinzan!
Welcome home!
Where have you been? Today's town is Dejima in Nagasaki.
Snowflake, Emily's gone. Emily's disappeared…
-Huh? -[Rudger] Because of me.
She's disappeared because of me.
[Snowflake] Rudge?
He made…
her disappear.
[gasps]
Wait. Emily? Who is that?
Huh?
Oh, Emily must be Rudge's new friend!
I wonder if she'll be Snowflake's new friend too.
[confused gasp]
Young man, who is it that you are talking about?
-[gasps] -Emily… [laughs]
[Zinzan] Was one of us eaten by that Bunting?
Zinzan, she just… Right in front of us, she disappeared.
Are you telling me…
that this Emily, she was a friend of ours?
And we're gonna play. Oh! [laughs]
[Snowflake] It's gonna be so much fun!
[breathes shakily]
[Zinzan] What is it?
Are you all right, young man?
[panting]
What's wrong?
[somber music playing]
No, I have never heard of a lady with that name.
Nor I.
[Imaginary] Not here.
Sorry, haven't seen her.
[indistinct chatter and laughter]
-[Imaginary] She was a nice girl. -[Rudger] Huh?
Happy, and honest, with a really lovely smile.
Do you remember her?
[scoffs] How could I forget?
Of course I remember. Do you know what happened to her?
She disappeared because of Bunting.
What do you mean "she disappeared"?
That's not possible.
I heard that Bunting only attacks Imaginaries.
He wouldn't attack my Lizzie.
Wait, I'm not sure who you're talking about.
Elizabeth Downbeat. She's my friend, my Lizzie.
Lizzie?
Lizzie is my friend's mum, Amanda's mother.
Ah, yes, that makes sense now.
And tell me, is she happy?
Is she all grown-up now and happy in her life?
Uh, I think so.
I think she's happy.
She works really hard, but then after that, she's fun.
She takes us to the park and to the pool.
And her biscuits, they are delicious.
[Imaginary chuckles]
[Imaginary] And might I ask,
have you ever heard… has Lizzie ever mentioned me?
Mentioned you?
Yes. Mentioned me.
My name is Fridge. She gave me the name "Fridge."
Amanda's mum does have this big box in the kitchen.
She named it after you.
She calls out your name every day.
Really? So she really does remember me.
My dearest friend.
I'm sorry. I don't think…
[Fridge] And her biscuits are still delicious, huh?
Uh…
You know, sometimes it doesn't matter if it's true or not.
In life, it's worth believing what one wishes to believe, Rudge.
All that matters
is the story you believe.
[Rudger sighs]
[water lapping]
Yes, that's what matters. Thank you. Thank you, Fridge.
[indistinct chatter]
[Snowflake panting]
Good morning, Rudge!
Young man, what is it you are looking for?
I'm going to Amanda's hospital.
I'm going to have a human friend take me there.
But you do not even know which hospital she is in, right?
[Zinzan] Bunting is going to smell you and hunt you down.
You will be eaten by him before you even get there.
Even if she were still alive…
she no longer remembers you.
And it is for that reason, you began to disappear.
Even if you were to find her, it would not help.
That is just the way it is, I am afraid.
[Zinzan] Humans forget us. That is the way things are.
Because we are Imaginaries.
But isn't that enough?
Isn't being "a not real friend" enough?
Young man, you must understand…
Zinzan, I am afraid of disappearing
or being eaten by Bunting.
But I'm going.
I might disappear and no one will see me again.
But the time Amanda and I spent together is real.
Even if the whole world doesn't believe it was real,
I still do.
I'm happy that I've been Amanda's friend.
Rudge…
Zinzan, I want to see Amanda.
I want to tell her to wake up and fight for her life.
I want to tell her that no matter what,
I'm always on her side.
I have to, before I disappear.
[Rudger] Julia.
That's Amanda's friend!
[both gasp]
It's my… no, it's our,
our struggle for all of those not seen.
Zinzan, this is my answer.
-Young man! -[exclaims, pants]
[shimmering]
[Julia] No, no. What's wrong with you?
[sighs] Come on. You just aren't getting it.
Today is the recital, and you're the star, the prima ballerina.
You're Princess Aurora!
Uh… [whimpers]
[in girly voice] I'm Rudger, Amanda's friend.
Roger?
No, I'm Rudger, Amanda's friend.
Please, Julia. You have to take me to Amanda's hospital straight away.
Amanda's friend? That's nonsense.
You are my Aurora.
Now listen to me.
You're going to fascinate every single person in the audience today.
Julia, please! I'm begging you.
[Rudger] I don't have time!
-This is really important. -Huh?
I have a favor to ask you.
My… No, me, uh… to the hospital…
[Rudger] What's happening?
Julia chose Rudge… as her every-day true Imaginary.
What are we gonna do? What are we gonna do?
We are in trouble.
Quiet. Now, next up, Aurora,
is the Awakening Pas de Deux.
[gasps]
[Julia's mum] Julia, we're going to be late!
[Julia sighs] Okay.
[shimmering]
[Snowflake] No!
[Zinzan] Young man! Let go of the photograph!
[grunts]
[sighs]
[Zinzan] Young man, snap out of it.
Rudge, you're going, right?
You're going to see Amanda, remember?
[in girly voice] Amanda?
Who is Amanda? I don't know her.
She is your human friend.
Amanda?
-Amanda… -[shimmering]
Have you forgotten? [gasps]
-[Julia's mum] Let's go, Julia. -[gasps]
Your father will be joining us later.
Huh? I don't get it.
He forgets my birthday but he remembers my ballet recital?
[whimpers]
-[playful music playing] -[door lock clicks]
[Zinzan] This way!
[Rudger and Snowflake whimper]
-[Snowflake] Julia, wait! -[yelps]
[yelps, pants]
Hurry, Rudge, hurry!
-[grunts] -[Zinzan] Come on, young man.
Hurry, come on, go!
[grunting]
[Zinzan] I'm counting on you, Snowflake.
Leave it to me.
-[grunts] -[yelps]
[grunting]
[both gasp]
Let us go, young man.
[groans]
-[shimmering] -[gasps]
Hurry up! Surely you want to see Amanda, do you not?
-Amanda… -[Snowflake grunting]
The hospital…
[Rudger] Julia!
[Snowflake grunts]
Wait!
Young man, this way.
Go, Rudge. I know you can do it.
[panting]
[uplifting music playing]
[panting]
Zinzan!
-Feeling brave? -Watch me.
[grunts, yelps]
[thumps]
Mummy, did you hear that noise?
[Julia's mum] Hmm? Noise? What noise, honey?
Julia!
-[gasps] -[Rudger] The hospital.
-We need to get to the hospital! -[whimpers]
[screams]
-[tires screeching] -[Rudger whimpering]
-[tires screech] -[grunting]
-[spluttering] -[Julia's mum sighs]
Julia, you really mustn't surprise me like that.
[groaning]
Julia! Take me to Amanda.
Please, take me… to Amanda!
[siren blaring]
[gasps]
[Rudger] Ambulance… hospital.
[gasps]
[Rudger panting]
You have done well, young man. Good luck to you.
Amanda!
[uplifting music playing]
[Rudger panting, yelps]
Bunting is the name. I am Mr Bunting.
[Mr Bunting] I am looking for a girl named Amanda Shuffleup.
I believe she is a patient at this hospital.
-[receptionist] Mr Bunting. -[Mr Bunting] Yes?
[receptionist] I'm asking your relationship to the patient.
[suspenseful music playing]
[panting]
[indistinct chatter]
[Imaginary] That way.
[Imaginaries] She's that way.
-[Imaginaries] That way! That way! -[Rudger] Thank you!
Snowflake's too big to get out.
[Snowflake] Go back to the Library, Zinzan.
Do you think Rudge got to see Amanda?
[Zinzan] I am sure he did.
[Snowflake in weak voice] I knew he could.
[Zinzan] Rest assured, Snowflake. I will watch over you.
Julia! Mother! Oh!
[Julia's dad] I just remembered, it's today!
We have a ballet concert today!
-[Snowflake groans] -Thank goodness.
[nurse] Miss Shuffleup…
her readings are stable.
Thank you very much.
Mum! [panting]
[gasps, exclaims]
[grunting]
I'm going to get some cocoa.
[gasps, yelps]
-[monitor beeping] -[happy gasp]
[happy gasp] Amanda!
[monitor beeping]
[sighs]
Amanda…
It's all my fault. I'm sorry.
[monitor beeping]
I just know it.
I know you're alive.
Your imagination must be alive.
And I'm here.
I'm back, Amanda. I'm back.
It's time to wake up now.
-[Rudger] Please wake up. -[whooshing]
-[gasps] -[eerie music playing]
-[clangs] -[gasps]
-[clangs] -Never disappear,
protect each other,
and never, ever cry.
No more running away.
[suspenseful music playing]
-Amanda, you have to wake up! -Huh?
[grunts]
[Mr Bunting] And what do we have here?
[Rudger groans]
Ah. You don't say. This is Roger?
[grunting]
[Mr Bunting] I knew you would be here, Roger.
I am happy to see you again.
-[Rudger] Amanda… -[grunts]
[grunts, gasps]
[monitor beeping]
Where am I?
Oh…
[Mr Bunting] My dear, you have awoken.
Are you… are you my doctor?
Ah…
Uh, now would you please calm down over there?
[sighs]
[Mr Bunting] Everything has an expiration date.
And your expiration date is today, Roger.
That dress does not fool me.
[grunting]
Who are you talking to?
Ah…
Did you hear that? Amanda cannot see you anymore.
She does not remember you.
Whoops-a-daisy. It is truly sad,
is it not, Roger?
[breathes weakly]
[grunting]
[Amanda] R-Roger?
[grunting]
[gasps]
[Rudger grunting]
Who… Who are you?
And why… Why are you fighting?
-[Rudger grunting] -Hmm?
[confused gasp]
I am feeling rather hungry, rather hungry indeed.
I am about to eat everything, all that she has given you,
including the sadness and the pain.
Amanda!
-[Rudger whimpering] -[gasps]
R-Roger?
[gasps] No.
Huh?
Stop it! His name is not Roger.
That's right! It's me!
His name is Rudger! It's Rudger.
-Huh? -[bright music playing]
[fluttering]
[Mr Bunting grunting]
[grunts] Rudger! Over here!
-Amanda! -[Mr Bunting grumbles]
[chuckles]
[rumbling]
[grunting]
[Rudger chuckles]
-Very well done, little girl! -[Rudger grunts]
[bubbling]
[Rudger grunts]
Just as I thought, your Roger is indeed worth the hunt.
[Mr Bunting grunting]
Are you ready, Rudger?
Ready!
[Amanda] Hold on tight!
[Rudger] Holding on. Definitely holding on.
-[bright music continues] -[both screaming]
[laughter]
This is an interesting development.
[screaming]
[Mr Bunting grunting]
-[Rudger exclaims, grunts] -[laughing]
[pops]
I have been imagining for several hundred years
longer than you, my dear.
Amanda, this boat… do you think this boat can fly?
Actually…
-it doesn't! -[Mr Bunting grunts]
[Amanda] But no worries!
[gasps]
-[laughs] -[Rudger exclaims]
[screams]
-[Amanda cheers] -[Mr Bunting screaming]
[cheering, laughing]
[eerie music playing]
[both exclaiming]
[both grunting]
Rudger!
[Rudger] Amanda!
[Rudger screaming]
[grunting]
-[Mr Bunting panting] -[gasping]
-[grunting] -[Lizzie] Amanda?
[gasps] Amanda?
You're a doctor, aren't you? Please do something!
I am sorry, Miss Shuffleup.
I am actually taking a survey of children here today.
It's a very important survey.
-It won't take long, I assure you. -[gasps]
You're the man who came to the bookshop the other day.
You remember me. That is such an honor, Miss Shuffleup.
Please leave here at once!
Can you not see that my daughter is suffering?
-[Amanda] Mum! -[gasps]
Amanda, thank goodness you're awake!
Don't believe him!
-You mustn't believe him! -I'll get you a doctor right away.
[snake hisses]
[Amanda groaning]
-[gasps] -Mum…
That man is… He's trying to swallow Rudger.
[worried gasp]
Little girl, I am certainly not trying to swallow him.
I am just bringing him back to nothingness,
returning him to reality.
You! What are you?
You and the girl will not be hurt unless you interfere.
-Interfere? -[groans]
-[groaning] -[Lizzie] Sweetie!
[in strained voice] Amanda, please, Mum will believe you!
She can help you!
-Amanda, tell her about Fridge! -[Amanda groaning]
He'll come. If she calls him, he'll come!
-Mum, Rudger says… -[Lizzie] Amanda!
-Sweetie, it's okay. -[Amanda groans]
[Mr Bunting] Hmm?
Rudger says… Fridge, call Fridge.
Did you say, "Fridge"?
A dog. A dog named Fridge…
Rudger says he met Fridge.
Rudger?
Call Fridge.
Mum, you have to call Fridge.
[Amanda] Mum…
[shocked gasp]
[snake hissing]
[Lizzie] A snake?
[hisses]
[breathing nervously]
I welcome you, Ms Shuffleup.
I welcome you
to the world of the Imaginaries.
M-Mum! Did you hear me?
Amanda…
I'll fight this thing for you!
[grunting]
[groans, gasps]
[grunts] Mum!
[gasps]
[grunts]
-[grunts] -[laughs]
[roars]
[Rudger grunts]
Rudger!
[Amanda shouts] Mum! Save him!
[somber music playing]
[grunting]
Let go of him! I said, let him go!
Let go of him right now!
[grunts] Hey, he's with us! I said leave him alone!
He's our friend! We will not let you have our friend!
[shimmering]
[pensive music playing]
Hmm?
[snake hisses]
[screams]
[young Lizzie whimpers, gasps]
[dog snarling]
Huh?
[snarling continues]
[barking]
[gasps]
[young Lizzie imitates dog barking]
[chuckles] Go, Fridge!
-[shimmering] -[gasps]
[gasps]
[snarls, barking]
[grunting]
-Mum! -Amanda!
[relieved sigh]
-Why don't you all mind your own business? -[coughing]
-[Mr Bunting] It's just one Imaginary. -[Amanda panting]
They should just give it to me to eat!
-[grunting] -[Mr Bunting roars]
Rudger!
[in strained voice] Amanda, you must… live your life with Mum.
[shouts] Rudger!
[Fridge growls]
-[mutters] -[shimmering]
[dramatic music playing]
[gulps, groans]
The taste is indescribable.
Truly "beyond imagination."
I have to say it…
it's like it's not fresh…
[burps]
…but almost rotten.
But I have finally done it. I ate an exceptional Imaginary!
Yes, it is this I sought.
[Mr Bunting] Huh?
[gasps]
Huh?
[rumbling]
[screaming] R-R-Reality…
[Mr Bunting shrieks]
[pops]
[gasps]
[fizzles]
[exhales heavily]
Are you all right?
Everything is fine, everything is fine.
[relieved sigh]
Welcome back, my sweet girl.
I'm home, Mum. I'm home.
[Fridge] Well, look at that. It's just like you said.
She's happy, very happy.
All grown-up.
Yes, my Amanda is…
-very happy too. -[Amanda chuckles]
[light music playing]
[happy gasp]
-[nurse] Is everything all right? -[gasps]
Uh, it is.
My goodness, she woke up!
[Lizzie] Yes.
That's wonderful. I'll go let the doctor know.
[Lizzie] Please.
Oh!
-[Fridge grunts happily] -[Lizzie chuckles]
Thank you, Rudger. Thank you. And thank you too, my dear Fridge.
[shimmering]
[Amanda] Rudger, thank you for coming back.
[Rudger] I wasn't alone.
Friends at the Library helped me.
Zinzan and Snowflake…
and Emily too.
Mm.
Amanda, you'll be happy,
and sad and repeat that over and over,
and you will grow up.
Rudger…
Amanda, no matter when,
no matter what,
I'll always be a part of you.
[happy gasp]
[Amanda] Thank you for coming,
three months, three weeks and three days ago.
Amanda…
[gasps]
[Amanda] Never disappear,
protect each other,
and never…
And never,
ever cry.
[uplifting music playing]
[panting]
Are you ready?
Come on, Rudger! To our final adventure!
Yep!
[grunts]
[uplifting music continues]
[Rudger] A bird not ever seen.
A flower not ever seen.
A breeze not ever seen.
A night not ever seen.
Have you ever seen anything so wonderful?
I have.
["Nothing's Impossible" by A Great Big World ft. Rachel Platten playing]
♪ There is magic all around ♪
♪ It's right there waiting to be found ♪
♪ It's in the sunlight behind the clouds ♪
♪ It's in the silence beneath the sounds ♪
♪ Invisible to those Who won't believe it ♪
♪ It's only with the heart That you can see ♪
♪ There's a place ♪
♪ Where nothing's impossible ♪
♪ A leap of faith ♪
♪ And nothing's impossible ♪
♪ As long as you believe ♪
♪ Nothing's impossible ♪
♪ I'll take the rainbow With all the rain ♪
♪ I'll take the laughter With all the pain ♪
♪ It's in these moments we realize ♪
♪ That through the darkness The stars can shine ♪
♪ There is so much beauty all around us ♪
♪ The world we dream Is right before our eyes ♪
♪ There's a place ♪
♪ Where nothing's impossible ♪
♪ A leap of faith ♪
♪ And nothing's impossible ♪
♪ As long as you believe ♪
♪ Nothing's impossible ♪
♪ You and I are possible ♪
♪ A thread that binds us here forever ♪
♪ If tomorrow brings a change of tide ♪
♪ And I'm no longer by your side ♪
♪ We'll be together ♪
♪ In the sunlight behind the clouds ♪
♪ In the silence beneath the sounds ♪
♪ There's a place ♪
♪ Where nothing's impossible ♪
♪ A leap of faith ♪
♪ And nothing's impossible ♪
♪ As long as you believe ♪
♪ Nothing's impossible ♪