Tokuma Snoten/Studio Ghibli, Nippon Television Network, Dentsu, Walt Disney Japan, Mitsubishi and Tono Present
HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE
Miss Sophie
I've closed up the shop
You should come too, Sophie
I'll just finish this Go have some fun
All right, then, I'm off
I'm going
Look, it's Howl's castle
What? Howl? Where, where?
Look how close it is
Oh, no
I wonder if Howl's in town
It took off
No, just hiding from all the soldiers
Say, did you hear? Remember Martha, from South Haven?
They say Howl tore her heart out
How scary...
Don't worry, he's not going to want yours
Hurry up
Really?
Oh, cut it out...
Hey there little mouse, lost your way?
Oh, no... I'm fine
Then how about a cup of tea?
Care to join me?
No thank you, I'm busy
She sure is a cute little mouse
Say, how old are you? You live around here?
Let me pass!
See, it's those whiskers of yours
She's even cuter when she's mad
Hey, there, I'm sorry
Where've you been?
Who are you?
I'm with her
Why don't you two take a little walk
What the... '? Hey, wha...
Don't hold it against them
They're harmless
Where to? I'll be your escort
No, really, I'm only going to Cesari's
Act normal I'm being followed
Just walk
Sorry, I got you involved
This way
Hold on
Drop your legs, keep walking
That's right, don't be frightened
Very nice
I'll draw them off
Wait here until the coast is clear
Yes
That's my girl
Any chocolate Letties?
Look this way, Lettie
- Hey, make room - Let's go for a walk, Lettie
My sister?
Come back soon, Lettie
Sophie?
How did you land on the veranda like that?
Have you become an angel?
It feels like I'm in a dream...
Lettie, why not use the office?
Thanks, but I should really be working
What? You sure he wasn't a wizard?
He was so kind...
He rescued me...
Don't tell me he's stolen your heart
If that was the wizard Howl, he'd have eaten it right up
Don't worry, Howl's only after beauties
There you go again
Listen to me, we live in dangerous times
They say even the Witch of the Waste is back on the prowl
Sophie?
Oh, you...
Lettie, the Madeleines are done
Okay, be right there
All right
I'm going home
It's a relief to know you're doing well
Hello, Lettie
Nice to see you
Listen, are you going to spend your whole life in that shop?
It meant so much to Papa Besides, I'm the eldest
That's not what I meant Are you sure you want to be a hatter?
Well, I...
Bye, Lettie
Come by the shop next time
Sure
I'll be on my way
Sophie, you've got to look out for yourself
Sorry, the shop's closed
I thought I'd looked the door
What a cheap shop, full of cheap little hats
And you're quite cheap-looking yourself
This is just a simple hat shop
I think you had better leave
You're very brave, taking on the Witch of the Waste
The Witch of the Waste?
You won't be able to tell anyone about that spell
My regards to Howl
Is this really me!
I've got to stay calm
I've got to calm down
It's no use panicking, Sophie
I'll be fine, I'll be fine
I've got to calm down
I'm back!
Welcome home, Ma'am!
- Welcome home - How do you like it?
It's all the rage in Kingsbury
Amazing
It suits you
Don't you think it's wonderful?
Sophie!
Mrs. Hatter, Sophie hasn't come down to work yet
I wonder what's the matter?
Sophie!
Don't come in
I've got an awful cold
I don't want you to catch it
You sound just awful...
Like some 90 year-old woman
I'll stay in bed today
You sure? All right, then
Here we go...
You'll be fine, old lady
You're still healthy, and these clothes finally suit you
But I can't stay here
Ouch, ouch
It's not easy being old
They're saying this war is going to be terrible...
Like a hand, granny?
Such a gentleman, but I'll manage
Sure, old lady, but where are you off to?
Just a bit farther than where you're going
I don't recommend it, granny
Nothing but witches and wizards ahead
Thank you
Going to the Folding Valley, at this hour?
Says her youngest sister's there
I've hardly made any progress at all
Thank goodness I've still got my teeth
That'll make a good cane
Up we go
Might be a bit too thick
Ouch, ouch
What a stubborn branch
Never underestimate Grandma Sophie
Heave
A Scarecrow, eh? I thought you were working for the Witch
But how do you stand by yourself?
Your head's a turnip
I've always hated turnips
At least you're not upside down anymore
So long
It's so cold
The town's still so close
Don't follow me You don't owe me a thing
You must be a magical whatever-you-are
I've had enough of witches and spells!
Just go stand wherever you like!
This is a perfect cane Thank you kindly
While you're at it, could you bring me a house to sleep in?
Seems you get more cunning with age
What a huge battleship
I never realized how weak you feel when you get old
I smell smoke Maybe there's a cabin
Turnip-head, isn't that Howl's Castle?
This is hardly what I meant when I asked for shelter!
What is this?
You call this a castle?
Is that the way in?
Just wait up there
Hey, there!
Are you going to let me on, or not!
My shawl!
It seems warm enough inside, Turnip I'm going in
Thank you
Even Howl wouldn't want an ancient heart like mine
This time, it's really goodbye
You may be a turnip, but you're a good turnip
May you find happiness
What is this place? Just looks like a dilapidated heap
Well, one nice thing about getting old is that nothing surprises you anymore
That's some spell you're under
It won't be easy to break
The fire talked
And you can't even tell anyone about it
You're Howl?
Wrong. I'm the fire demon, Calcifer!
Well, then, Calcifer, can you break the spell I'm under?
Easy
If you break the spell that chains me to this place,
I'll break your spell in a flash
In other words, bargain with a demon
You sure you can keep that promise?
Demons don't make promises
I suggest you look elsewhere
But I'm an exploited demon
I'm chained here by a contract with Howl, who works me to death
I'm the one who keeps this castle moving
My, you've got it rough
If you figure out the secret contract, the spell will break
If you do that, I'll break your spell, too
All right A bargain, eh?
Granny
Boy... I've got my doubts about her
Hey, who's this?
Porthaven!
When did she get in?
Stand by
Why, Mayor, sir
The sun is already high Is Master Jenkins at home?
The Master is out
I answer in his stead
An invitation from His Majesty
It has come to war
His Majesty desires every wizard
and magician, even the witches, to aid our homeland
His presence is imperative That is all
War, how awful
And who might you be?
Calcifer let me in
Don't look at me She wandered in from the Wastes
The Wastes?
That's strange You're not a witch, are you?
A witch could never get in
Porthaven, again
A customer?
Stand by
State your purpose
Mama sent me
The usual spell?
Behave yourself, now
It's not the Wastes
Granny, are you a witch, too?
That's right, I'm the scariest witch in the land
Sprinkle this powder on your ship and the winds will favor it
Sure
Many thanks
I can't have you making up things
You should give up that disguise
It's not a disguise, it's magic
The Kingsbury door
Stand by
Is this the residence of Wizard Pendragon?
It is, indeed
I bear an invitation from His Majesty
Please inform Master Pendragon that he is required at the Palace
Our thanks to you
A city fit for a king
Get back in or you'll lose your nose
Stop wandering around
That's enough! I'm going to get really mad
This is a magic house, isn't it?
Oh, boy!
Where does the black one lead?
Only Master Howl knows
I'm having my breakfast
But you've got bacon and eggs
We can't use the fire when Master Howl's away
I'll cook for you
But you can't
Calcifer only obeys Master Howl
That's right, I won't cook for you
Oh, here's my hat
All right, Calcifer Be a good fire, now
Forget it, I'm a demon
I answer to no one
You'll do as I say, or I'll pour water on you
Or would you rather I told Howl about our bargain?
Hey! Hey! I never should've let this old lady in
So, what'll it be?
That's right, there's a good fire
Hey! Hey! I'll burn the bacon
Calcifer's doing what she says
I'd like some tea, too Have you got a kettle?
Sure
Welcome home, Master Howl
You have letters from the king
To Jenkins and to Pendragon
Calcifer, you're so obedient
She bullied me
Not an easy thing to do
Who exactly are you?
I'm Grandma Sophie
You see, I'm your new cleaning lady
Give me that
Pass me two more bacon slices and six more eggs
Yummy
And who hired you to clean?
Why, I hired myself
I've never seen such a filthy house
Hmm
Markl, plates
You're all ganging up on me
Please join us, Sophie
Sit over here
Pick one
Everything else is dirty
I've got my work cut out for me
Markl
Yes
Sophie
Thank you
Brethren, let us partake of our daily bread
Our daily bread
Haven't had a real breakfast in along while
So many manners to teach...
So, what's that in your pocket?
What?
I wonder what it is
Let me
It's scorched into the table Master Howl, this is...
Ancient sorcery
And powerful, too
The Witch of the Waste?
“He who catches a falling star, oh heartless men
“Your heart shall be mine..."
Well, so much for the table
Wow, it's gone!
The Scorch mark has vanished, but not the spell
Brethren, continue your meal
Calcifer, move the castle 100 kilometers
And send hot water to the bath
Not that, too!
Do you work for the Witch of the Waste?
Don't be stupid! The witch...
Actually... the witch... I...
Confound it!
Damn that Witch of the Waste Wait 'til I get my hands on her!
Let me finish eating this
Bugs, you'd better scurry away or I'll sweep you out
Every last one of you, mocking me
There's a spell I need
Later
A witch rages within
Sophie
Sophie, I'm going out
I'll die without some fresh wood
What, what are you doing?
I'll fall, I'll fall I'm in peril
I'm sweeping the ashes
Won't be a minute
Oh, no Oh, no
I'm in danger
I'm in danger...
I'll go out
Oh, no I'm slipping...
Hurry, Sophie
Try not to torment my friend
Master Howl, are you going out?
Markl, tell our cleaning lady not to get too carried away
What'd you do, Sophie?
She abused me
If I die, Howl goes with me
I'm the cleaning lady
It's my job to clean
No, not the 2nd floor!
If I were you, I'd put your precious things away in a hurry
Save my room for later
My little outburst gave me back my strength
What a strange house
Amazing!
Calcifer, Calcifer!
Are you moving the castle?
What a lot of fuss! Of course I am
You're incredible, Calcifer
Your magic's first class I misjudged you completely
You think so?
You really think so!
Oh, no, not yet!
How beautiful
It's called Star Lake
Something's stuck in there
Oh, dear Lend me a hand, Markl
Sure
And up!
A Scarecrow
He's called Turnip, the Turnip-head
You sure like being upside down
The odd creature seems to have taken a liking to me
He followed me here
Are you sure you're not a witch, Sophie?
That's right, I'm the cleanest witch in the land
Turnip, don't pull it so tight
Seems like he likes doing the wash
They'll dry in no time
Turnip must belong to the demons
Calcifer doesn't seem to mind him
You're right, maybe he's a demon of the dead
But he led me to this wonderful place
I've put away all the laundry, Sophie
Why, thank you We'd better be getting back
How mysterious
I've never felt such peace
Stinks
You reek of burnt flesh and steel
Keep flying and one day you won't be able to change yourself back
Isn't it great! Sophie did this for me
The fighting is fierce
The country's ablaze, from the southern coast to the northern border
I hate the fire in gunpowder
They have no manners
My own kind attacked me
The Witch of the Waste?
Hack wizards masquerading as monsters
They'll cry plenty later on,
when they can't regain human form
No, they'll just forget they ever knew how to cry
Aren't you supposed to report to the king yourself?
Yes, well...
Hot water for my bath
Oh, no, not again
Is that Howl?
Yeah, wasting my hot water again
I'm sure Howl won't eat any breakfast
No matter'
Morning
It's lovely shopping in the morning
I've never seen the ocean
Such beautiful, sparkling water
Same as it always is
I myself hate potatoes
Pay up
Thank you
Thanks
Fish, all fresh off the boat
That one's tasty
I myself hate fish
The fleet's come home
Is that the smoke?
There's been another battle
Really? Sorry, lady, later
That ship's on fire!
Sophie, let's go get a closer look
No, I've no stomach for such things Let's go home
Our most advanced battleship, reduced to this
Markl, there are Blob Men nearby
Don't move
They work for the Witch of the Waste
They're gone
Don't people notice those terrible monsters?
Look! Up there!
That's what dropped those bombs!
An enemy airship, Sophie
Sophie, flyers
Ignore the flyers They're enemy propaganda!
Are you OK, Sophie?
A glass of water, please
Sure
Sophie, what did you do to the bathroom shelves? Look!
My hair's turned this weird color!
What... what beautiful hair
Take a good look!
You mixed up everything on the shelves and ruined the spells
I didn't mix up anything, I simply cleaned up
Cleaning, always cleaning
I told you not to get too carried away
It's hopeless
How humiliating
It's not so very bad
This new shade's quite lovely in its way
I'm done for. What's the point in living, if you aren't beautiful...
Stop, Howl! Cut it out!
He's calling on the spirits of Darkness
He did this last time a girl ditched him
Please, Howl, that's enough
You can just dye your hair again
I've had enough of you, Howl!
I've never once been beautiful!
I've had enough of this place!
Thank you, Turnip You're a kind Scarecrow
Please come back, Sophie Howl's in trouble!
Cut it out, Howl I'm going out
Sophie!
Get over here
My, he's dramatic
Is he dead?
Don't worry A tantrum never killed anyone
Help me, Markl
Get that hot water running, Markl
C'mon, you can still walk
You look after him now, Markl
Sure
I'll have to clean all over again
I'm coming in
Here's some hot milk Drink up
I'll leave it here Drink it while it's hot
Don't leave me, Sophie
Try a little milk?
The Witch of the Waste is searching for my house
You're right, I saw her cronies down at the port
The truth is, I'm a coward
All this junk is just sorcery to keep her away
I'm scared to death
Tell me, why is the Witch of the Waste after you?
She seemed quite interesting, so I approached her
But she terrified me and I ran away
Now the king's ordered me to report to him
As Jenkins and as Pendragon...
How many names do you use, Howl?
Enough to guarantee my freedom
Can't you refuse the king?
See that...
The oath I took at the Sorcery Academy
Say, Howl Why not visit the king?
What!
Just say it to his face
“Stop this foolish war I refuse to help you”
Sophie, you don't know what they're like
But he's the king, right? A king thinks only of what's best for his people
I know!
You'll go in my place, Sophie!
Pretend you're Pendragon's mother
Just tell him your son is an idle good-for-nothing
Maybe Madam Suliman will even give up on me
Madam Suliman?
You're wearing that hat?
After all the magic I spent making your dress pretty...
Off I go
Sure
See you later!
This charm assures your safe return
Don't worry, I'll follow you in disguise
There Off you go!
I'm sure this will never work
I don't suppose he's following me, disguised as a crow
I'm sure Howl would pick a more dramatic disguise
Not that...
The Palace is so far away
Howl? Don't tell me you're Howl
Disguising yourself as an old dog, of all things
Do you know how exhausting it is to be old?
How nice to see you The little hatter, right?
The Witch of the Waste!
Thank you so much for delivering my note to Howl
How's Howl doing?
Quite terrified
Thanks to you, I've become a cleaning lady
My how delightful
By the way, what brings you to see the king?
Job hunting I'm sick of working for Howl
And yourself?
The king invited me
It seems that idiot, Suliman, finally needs my power
Why don't you break the spell you put on me
That's impossible
My gifts lie in casting spells, not breaking them
See you later, then
Hey, wait a minute Just wait!
If you weren't here, I'd have hit her with my cane
What's wrong with you?
Madam, vehicles are prohibited beyond this point
Please continue on foot
That Suliman
Using magic to force me to climb these stairs
We'll catch up Pay her no mind
Heavy, why are you so heavy?
You... Hey... Wait
What is it?
Suddenly remembered... how to break my spell?
I told you...
I don't know how
Then, start studying up
I don't get it
Where does she get all that energy?
I have to put you down
Why don't you call it a day? You can't make it
It's been 50 years now, since they drove me out of here...
I've been longing for this day... Ever since
Good luck to you, then
Still, I'm not nice enough to help you out
Come, Howl
You heartless wench
Next time I'll turn you feeble, too
Hurry up!
Madam, follow me
First, you should help her
We are forbidden to assist anyone
But the king himself invited her
Hang in there!
Just a little farther
And you call yourself a witch?
Who asked you?
You suddenly look older
Madam Pendragon and the Witch of the Waste!
Pull yourself together
Isn't this what you've been waiting for?
Madam Pendragon and the Witch of the Waste!
Pendragon... That name sounds familiar
Of course it does That was the name of my hat shop
It was?
Please wait here
A chair!
It's mine!
Howl, get back here
Madam, this way please
I understand you're Howl's mother
Yes My name is Pendragon
I'm sure you're weary Please have a seat
Yes
I am Madam Suliman, His Majesty's witch
Um, that dog is...
Ah, you mean Heen?
He does my errands I asked him to escort you
Howl won't join us, then?
You see, he sends his mother to make excuses
I'm sure he'd be utterly useless to His Majesty
What a shame
He was my lest apprentice...
A student of such marvelous gifts
I rejoiced in finally finding a worthy heir
But then, a demon stole his heart,
and he abandoned me
He turned his magic to purely selfish uses
Mrs. Pendragon
That boy is dangerous
His power is too great for one with no heart
If he follows that path he'll wind up like the Witch of the Waste
Bring her
What happened?
I just restored her to her real age
All her powers are gone
Once upon a time, she was a magnificent witch
She made a bargain with a demon
who consumed her, body and soul, long, long ago
Our kingdom can no longer afford to turn a blind eye
to disreputable wizards and witches
If Howl comes here to serve the kingdom,
I will teach him how to break with the demon
If hot, I'll strip him of his powers as I have taken hers
Now just a minute
Now I understand why Howl refused to come here
Something's not right
Forcing your aged guests to climb stairs, dragging them into strange rooms
It's like a trap
You call Howl heartless!
Yes, he's selfish and cowardly and unpredictable
But he's straight as an arrow He only wants to be free
Howl won't turn into an evil monster
He'll battle the demon on his own
I believe in him
Mrs. Pendragon... You're in love with Howl
Howl... Howl's coming?
I want Howl's heart, I want it
That's enough from you Howl's not coming
Howl will most certainly come
Now, I've found his weakness
Your Majesty
As you are
How are you feeling?
Thank you for asking
Meetings bore me I flew out for e breather
How lovely
These are?
This is Wizard Howl's mother
I see
I appreciate it, but I don't intend to win any war with magic
It's true that Suliman's powers shield our palace from bombs
But they just fall on neighboring towns
That's how magic works Right, Suliman?
Such eloquence today, Your Majesty
Suliman!
This is the final battle This time, we'll beat them to a pulp
Suliman, you've outdone yourself with that double. Await good news
Thank you kindly
Have my generals assembled?
It's been awhile, Howl
Delighted to see you doing so well
I saw right through you
I've kept my oath
I've no wish to fight you
I'll take my mother
I won't let you go
Don't look down, you'll be dragged down
It's time I showed your mother what you really are
Howl, don't! It's a trap
Hold tight
Sophie, sit up front
Oh, ho, Sophie, you brought the whole gang along
Nice doggie
You're just Suliman's spy
Oh, well, too late to toss you now
Sophie, you steer
What! I can't possibly!
They're after us
I'll tackle them. Fly straight to the castle in the Wastes
What! That's impossible!
Don't worry, the ring will guide you
Summon Calcifer with your heart
Summon Calcifer?
It's glowing
Follow the light You'll be there by nightfall
Why send me to Suliman if you were coming yourself?
Your presence gave me the courage for it
She's too terrible to face on my own
You've saved me I was in grave danger back there
Don't let go!
- You're good - Stop joking!
We've got a lead now
I can give you 5 minutes of invisibility, now's your chance
HOWL!
No, thank you
Thank you. That's the most fun I've had in ages
I supposed Howl thinks he's escaped...
His mother's awfully young
We're not far That's my hometown
Don't look so friendly I don't trust you
The castle They've come to meet us
Sophie!
Markl, help!
I don't know how to stop this thing!
Sophie!
Doggie
Markl
I'm home
Sophie, are you hurt?
You're home!
Thank you for coming to meet us
Oh, no, you've gone too far
I wonder if Howl's back
Howl?
Howl? Is it you?
Are you hurt? In pain?
Stay away
I want to help you
I want to break the spell you're under
You can't even break your own spell
But I love you!
Too late
HOWL!
Howl must be back
Sophie, you'd better figure out how to break my spell quick
We're both running out of time
Meaning Howl will turn into a monster? Is it true?
I can't tell you that I'm a demon
Calcifer, Suliman told me,
Howl has given you something very precious
What is it? Where is it?
That's confidential information
And if I threaten to dump water over you?
How dare you! Howl will die with me
Good morning, Turnip
We've got to be brave
Ready, Sophie!
OK! Open wider, Calcifer
Here goes! Push!
Heave!
I... said... move!
Come on!
They call it a castle, but once you get inside, it's a junk heap
It's time to eat!
Here, old girl
But, Sophie she's the Witch of the Waste
No need to worry
Why's she staring at me?
Such a pretty fire
Howl
Hello, everyone
Welcome home
Master Howl, can we keep this puppy?
An old Witch and Madam Suliman's dog
VVhy'd you let them in, Calcifer?
Don't look at me! They blew in with Sophie
Sophie, always dramatic...
So you're Turnip
You're under quite a spell, too
Seems everyone in our little family is complicated...
He's so handsome
This is a busy day We're moving
Moving?
Oh, good. There aren't any shops, here in the middle of nowhere
Madam Suliman can track us down in no time, here
But you'll have to stay behind The magic in your spell's too risky
All right, that's done
Take it away, Calcifer
Excehent
Stay right where you are
Be gentle...
Here goes
We've moved You can get up now
Amazing, Master It's so grand
What a pretty fire
This is...
I added a bathroom For our growing family
Sophie, come here! Sophie!
I added a bedroom, too Go in
This is... why?
I thought it would suit you Do you like it?
Yes, it's perfect for a housekeeper
I got you new clothes, too Open them later. Next
Sophie! Come here! Quick!
A courtyard!
There's a shop, too
Let's go, Heen!
See that new color on the dial? There's a new exit
My gift to you, Sophie Step outside
It's my secret garden
Beautiful
Did you make it with your magic?
Only a little, to help the flowers
Thank you, Howl!
It's like I'm dreaming
Sophie
How mysterious I feel I've been here before
I could cry with happiness
Come
Look
A sweet little house
My favorite hideaway
When I was little I spent my summers there alone
Alone?
My Uncle, the Wizard, left it to me in secret
Make yourself at home there, Sophie
What's wrong?
I'm scared
I'm afraid you'll go off and disappear somewhere, once I'm inside
Howl, tell me the truth
I don't mind if you're a monster
I want to make sure that you'll all live comfortably
Why not a flower shop, with all these flowers?
You'd be good at it, Sophie
And then, you'd go away?
I want to help you, Howl
I'm not beautiful and I'm only good at cleaning...
Sophie, you are beautiful
The good thing about being old is that you've so little to lose...
Why's that flying here?
A battleship?
On its way to burn cities and people
The enemy's'? Ours?
What difference does it make?
Murderers
Look at all those bombs
It stopped
Did you do that?
I'm just tinkering It won't crash
HOWL!
Oops, looks like they're onto us
Madam Suliman's deputies Let's go back
Run! Move those legs
Hurry on in!
No! Don't let go!
What happened, Sophie?
I've had it with this place!
Good night, Sophie
Good night
Don't worry about Master Howl, Sophie Sometimes, he's gone for days on end
Thank you, Markl
Need the toilet?
I'm fine
Good night
You're in love
Sighing away like that
I thought so
Were you ever in love?
Of course I was I'm still in love
What?
Men, why ever should we went them...
But a young man's heart is so delicious!
Unbelievable
And so adorable, too
What is that?
Air raid siren
Air raid?
It's not for here But best not go out tonight
Suliman's creatures are searching high and low for our house
What a good fire, hiding us so well
Sophie, a stranger got in!
Mother
Sophie!
Where have you been! I searched for you everywhere!
But, oh, look how you've aged!
It's all my fault
I'm so sorry, Sophie!
Mother...
I barely recognize the house
Who is that?
Oh, your landlady
Sophie, I've got a new husband!
He's such a wonderful man And he's rich, too!
We can all live together again
You'll never have to clean again
But I'm happy here...
Really?
Oops, I forgot
My car's waiting I've got to run
I'm so glad I found you again
We'll really catch up next time
In the meantime, you take care
A peeping-bug, eh? The oldest trick in the book, Suliman
All yours, Cal
May you find happiness, Mother
Thank you You too, Sophie
I've done what I was told Take me back to my husband
Yes, I'm sure Madam Suliman will be pleased
Forgive me, Sophie...
Look at all these people
They're all running away The town will be empty
Do you wish to run, too?
That's what that lady spoke of...
So, she did I'm glad we made up
Don't go, Sophie!
I love you, Sophie Please stay
I love you, too, Markl Don't worry, I won't go
Really!
Are we a family?
Yes, we're family
Oh, good!
I'll never let Suliman get hold of Howl
But the paper says we won
Only fools swallow such lies
How strange I can't get Calcifer going
Grandma, will you stop that?
Such an awful stink
Why deny an old lady her pleasures
Open the window, Markl
I wouldn't open that now...
In Calcifer's present state, he can't possibly keep them out
Markl!
Close it quick!
Look after Grandma, Markl I'll check on the shop
How dare you, now? If you've energy to spare, put out the fires
HOWL!
Dramatic as usual...
HOWL!
I'm sorry I had too many enemies, tonight
Howl, oh, Howl
Master Howl! Sophie!
Calcifer, be strong
Madam, was that a gift from Suliman?
That granny fed me something nasty
Why, if it isn't HOWL
I feel we need a nice long chat
Likewise, Madam But we've no time, now
How unlike you You're not running away
Until later, then
Stay here, Sophie Calcifer will protect you
I'll see to things outside
Wait, Howl!
Don't go! Please stay
Another round of bombs is coming Even Calcifer can't stop those
Let's run away Don't fight
I'm through running away
I've finally found someone I want to protect...
You
HOWL!
That's our town
There's Howl
HOWL!
Sophie! Turnip...
Markl, come inside!
Move? You're nuts There's nothing there
No, as long as we stay here, Howl will keep fighting
He's better off a coward
Grandma, get up
Going for a stroll?
Suliman will find us, right away
She already has. At this rate, Howl will never make it back alive
Sophie!
The castle's falling apart
That's all right Markl, take Grandma
Sure
You, too, hop up now
I can't! My contract says I can't leave the fireplace
If you two can't solve this, I'll do it for you
Watch it!
Cut it out! Cut it out!
If I leave, the house will collapse
Fine!
We're out
I'd better go last
Even I don't know what'll happen...
I told you, it would collapse
Rain!
Is that heading for town?
Look after Grandma, Markl
Turnip, find us a way in
Don't worry, Grandma I'll take care of you
Markl, we can get in here
The roof's leaking I'll go out
Wait here
It's wet here...
Hurry
Too damp
Bring Grandma here, Markl
The castle's empty
I told you, if we'd stayed put, Howl and I could've handled it
Calcifer, please You're my last hope
I want to go to Howl Move the castle
I know you can do it You're so strong
But there's no chimney here...
And the wood's damp...
As the saying goes, “The best blaze brightest in adversity”
I've heard that, but...
You really think so?
You're so pretty, Cal
Sit here, Grandma
Then, give me something of yours, Sophie
Of mine?
I can't do it alone How about your eyes?
My eyes?
This?
Amazing, Calcifer! You are the best!
Imagine what I could do with your eyes and your heart
Heart! You have a heart?
Oh, my!
There's Howl He's trapped
Hurry, Calcifer!
Don't!
Grandma!
Stop it!
Howl's heart
Cut it out!
Grandma!
It's hot, hot!
Let go!
You'll die, Grandma
No, it's mine!
Sophie!
She's so mean That's mine
Oh, no, Heen, look what I've done I poured water on Calcifer
What if I've killed Howl, too...
It's moving... Is Howl alive?
Show me where he is
The castle door...
Heen...
Howl...
This must be Howl's childhood...
Howl! Calcifer!
It's Sophie! Wait for me! I promise I'll come back for you
Wait for me in the future!
I'll walk there Heen, I'll walk
I can't stop crying
Howl
I'm sorry I took so long
You've been waiting all this time
Take me to Calcifer
Is he dead?
No, he's fine
Grandma...
Don't look at me I don't have anything
Please
Grandma
You want it that badly?
Yes
Oh, well, in that case... You'd better take good care of it
There
Thank you, Grandma
Calcifer
Sophie... I'm all worn out
If I give Howl's heart back, will it kill you?
Probably not, if you do it, Sophie
After all, we both survived the water you dumped on me
I'd better try, then
It's all warm and fluttery like a little bird
It's still only a child's heart
May Calcifer live a thousand years,
and may Howl recover his heart...
I'm alive!
I'm free!
He moved, he's alive!
You broke Calcifer's spell!
Turnip!
Turnip, are you OK?
I'll get you a new stick, right away
Thank you, Turnip
Thank you, Sophie
I'm a prince from the next kingdom
A cruel spell turned me into a Scarecrow
A spell that only your beloved's kiss could break
“beyond these fears ” A spell that only your beloved's kiss could break
“beyond these fears ”
“beyond these fears ” Exactly. And if Sophie hadn't saved me, I would have died
Exactly. And if Sophie hadn't saved me, I would have died
“my flickering smile” My, you're good-looking
“my flickering smile”
“my flickering smile” What a racket What's the fuss?
I feel terrible Like I'm trapped under a stone
“holds the promise of love” I feel terrible Like I'm trapped under a stone
“holds the promise of love”
Oh, yes, a heart's a heavy burden
Oh, Sophie, your hair is just like starlight
“from the beginning of time” Oh, Sophie, your hair is just like starlight
“from the beginning of time” It's so beautiful
“from the beginning of time”
“from the beginning of time” I love you, Howl! How wonderful
“even though I'm alone now” So, now you see how Sophie feels
“even though I'm alone now”
You'd best go home and make them stop this war
“this day is born aglow” You'd best go home and make them stop this war
“this day is born aglow”
this day is born aglow” That's exactly what I shall do
“this day is born aglow”
When the war is over, I shall return
“A fickle heart is the only constant in this world”
“with the light of our yesterdays” “A fickle heart is the only constant in this world”
“with the light of our yesterdays ”
My, you have a way with words
“with the light of our yesterdays”
“like the first time we spoke” I'll wait for your return, then
“like the first time we spoke”
“somehow I lost you ” Why should you Contact me now?
“somehow I lost you”
What on earth have you been up to?
“among all my memories” A happy ending, I see
"among all my memories”
“among all my memories” You two-timer
you brush past my face”
Well, there it is
“softly as the breeze ” Well, there it is
“softly as the breeze ”
“softly as the breeze ” Bring the Prime Minister and the Minister of Defense
Let's put an end to this foolish war
It's Calcifer!
You didn't have to come back
I really missed you all Besides, it looks like rain...
Thank you, Calcifer
“though we slipped apart”
“like sunlight through the leaves”
“the promise of love”
“will live on eternally”
“even though I'm alone now”
“my tomorrows are boundless”
“like the kindness you showed me”
“hidden in the night”
“somehow I lost you ”
"among all my memories”
“in a brook's gentle laughter”
“in the scent of a flower'”
“in the depth of the sky”
“you will live on eternally”
Voices
Chieko Baisho
Takuya Kimura
Akihiro Miwa
Tatsuya Gashuin Ryunosuke Kamiki
Mitsunori Isaki, Yo Oizumi Akio Otsuka
Daijiro Harada Haruko Kato
From the Novel by Diana Wynne Jones
Music by Joe Hisaishi
Theme Song Performed by Chieko Baisho
English Translation by Linda Hoaglund with Judith Aley
Rieko Izutsu-Vajirasaran Nao Amisaki & Steve Alpert
English Lyrics by Jeff Knutsen
English Subtitles by Aura
Production Studio Ghibli
Producer Toshio Suzuki
Written and Directed by Hayao Miyazaki
The End