Panda Bear in Africa (2024)

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Aagh.

Woo... Uh!

Oooh...

Who are you?

I am a fierce dragon, the

most powerful creature on Earth!

I can turn you into ice

with a single breath.

Well, I am a panda bear!

I am black and white...

and fluffy.

But I will defend myself

with my mighty claw!

Oh, you are no match for me.

Run, panda bear, as fast

as your legs will carry you.

Uh... Good idea!

Uh? WHIMPERS

Freeze!

My tongue's gone numb.

You nearly breathed ice,

Jielong.

That was really scary!

- Honestly?

- You're growing up so fast!

You'll soon be able to make

rain and snow!

And fly!

Just like your dad.

Then you'll be able

to travel the world!

And you could come with me,

Pang!

I don't think so. Panda's

aren't meant to go anywhere.

We're meant to sit

on our bottoms all day, eating bamboo.

You don't have to do what you are meant

to do. You can go wherever you want to go.

How about to my parents'

for lunch?

I've got something else

on the menu. Come on!

Get your bamboo!

However you want it!

Mashed, steamed, fried,

in a salad...

Get your bamboo!

- Wow! He's amazing, isn't he?

- Pff! Showing off a bit, if you ask me.

The other dragons, they knock off a rain

cloud, a bit of snow, maybe some sleet.

Why all the hoopla?

- h*! Tough day!

- Tell me about it.

I had to chop some bamboo

earlier.

All on my own!

Sorry.

No problem.

We'll just have to redecorate

the living room, that's all.

Thanks for watering

our bamboo, Mr Kang.

Always happy to help.

Soon, I must fly east to take

rain to the plains and paddy fields.

Perhaps Jielong could stay

with you while I'm away?

It would be our privilege,

sir.

- Wouldn't it, dear?

- Would it?

Absolutely!

Pang will be delighted.

Where are they, by the way?

Run this idea past me again.

We are going to catapult

into the air and fly off around the world.

One small problem

you can't fly.

There's nothing to it!

My dad told me it's just a state of mind.

Easy for him to say.

He's not sitting on your back.

Woooo!

- Woooo!

- They're flying!

- Uh!

- They're flailing.

- Huh?

- They're falling.

That's Jielong!

How's your state of mind?

I think I'm losing it!

Heeeeeeeeeeelp!

- That was really scary!

- It totally was.

- Can we do it again?

- Huh?

- What happened?

- This time?

Impromptu flying lessons.

While she can't fly.

Pang, how could you

let this happen?

All hail the prince!

Oh, ha-ha! Stop it,

you're tickling!

Put me down, put me down!

A-hem!

Sorry. I wasn't laughing

at you. He was just right under my armpits.

Getting a bit big

for the old lifting thing, hey Uncle?

Maybe next time,

just a polite round of applause.

Anyway, just wanted to say

thanks for coming over for my birthday.

Whoa! 13! The big one!

If you've got any presents

just leave them on the rock.

Giraffes,

thanks for the necktie!

I'm... sure I'll grow into it.

Oh! Uh... Dung beetles, don't feel like

you've got to get me anything this year.

I've been rolling this poo

for miles!

And, er... that's it!

Oh, antelopes! See you at the feast!

- Huh?

- Don't worry.

It's all vegan. Ciao!

That went well, didn't it?

Right, back to the palace, everyone!

- They are returning, slowly.

- I'm worried, too.

Ah-ha! You're planning

a surprise party for me, aren't you, Uncle?

No, there is no

surprise party, Your Majesty.

Only someone who is planning

a surprise party,

would say there is

no surprise party.

The pride is concerned that the

hyenas are returning to the forest.

So what? It's not like

we're struggling for space.

The hyenas are our sworn

enemy, Your Highness.

They are?

Oh, right, uh...

Yes, of course they are.

Naughty hyenas! Urgh! Hate them.

Funny squashed-up faces, too many teeth.

I suggest we drive them out,

before it's too late.

Why? Because they might...

gate-crash my surprise party?

There is no surprise party!

Got it! Won't mention it...

again.

But you will be getting

a very special present, Your Majesty.

- Really, Uncle?

- We just need to secure it first.

How far are we from the coast?

We're hours away!

You've got the binoculars

the wrong way around.

Wha...?

We're there!

Get the bag.

We've got a dragon to catch.

A dragon?

I heard they're amazing creatures

that can carry six times their body weight.

Tiny little fellas,

about that big.

That's an ant! Dragons are

huge, majestic beasts that can fly!

So can some ants.

They can freeze you

with their breath.

I know an ant that

can do that.

- Ow!

- Just shut up and get the bag!

It's time for me

to go. I'm sorry, Jielong.

Since when were you sorry

about dumping me?

Just go and do your thing.

Maybe next year you can come with me,

but for now, stay with your friend, Pang.

And be safe!

Never mind, Jielong.

He'll be back soon.

I just wish he'd stop

treating me like a child.

Bet I can make you smile!

Race you to the forest!

What's keeping you?

- Be back in time for tea, you two!

- And no flying!

This way

to the caves!

I'm taking a short cut!

Sorry.

Woah!

Watch it, tiny claw!

Hey, don't call me that!

What are you gonna do

about it without your big dragon friend?

Uh... I hadn't thought

that far ahead.

Why do you hang around

with a dragon anyway?

Pandas are meant to stick

to their own.

Because she's my best friend, and we're

going to fly around the world some day.

Ha! You're going nowhere.

Jielong will fly away soon

and you'll be left all on your...

Any problem here, Wong?

No problem!

Just chilling with my bro.

Give my regards to your dad!

Let's play

hide-and-seek.

Hide-and-seek is

for little kids.

- Blind man's bluff?

- All right. I'll blindfold you.

There you go.

Come and get me!

- I can see the dragon!

- That's not a dragon.

That's a dragon!

I have a feeling

you're just...

A-ha! I can hear you!

I can even...

SNIFFING... smell you!

Bleugh!

And now I can feel

your tiny, ears.

Your hairy back.

Your lumpy butt?

Hang on a minute! Huh?

Pang, run for it!

Let's hide from them

in the cave!

Too late for that!

That was close.

- Who are you?

- I am a fearsome crocodile!

She is a massive buffoon.

- Baboon.

- What she said.

What do you want with us?

We don't want you.

We want your friend!

- What are you going to do with her?

- We're not telling you!

- We're taking her to Lion Rock!

- But you'll never know why.

- As a gift for the lion prince.

- Uhh!

- Pang, help!

- You know too much.

Jieeeeeeeelong!

Jielong?

Mum, Dad! Help!

17 across.

'To be in need of assistance'?

- Help!

- 'Help'! Very good.

What to do? Get Mum and Dad.

Get Jielong?

Get back in the cave!

No, no, no, that's a stupid idea.

Quick, make a decision!

Wrong decision.

Stop wriggling!

I can't help it.

It's how I run!

Oh! Aagh!

Aaaagh!

Phew. That was lucky. Huh?

I'll take it

from here! You untie the boat!

Don't worry,

I'll save you, Jielong!

- No, you won't!

- Pang!

Stop!

I'm warning you.

Pang!

- Help me, Pang!

- She's missing you already.

Huh? Africa?

Uh, hello? Can you help?

It's Jielong.

We were playing by the caves.

This crocodile and some kind

of monkey put her in a sack!

I fell off the cliff,

wrestled by the dock. She's been kidnapped!

I didn't understand

a word of that.

They're taking my best friend

to Africa! We've got to rescue her!

Sorry, kid.

I don't do passengers.

Now, get off my boat!

Please?

Who said I was going

to Africa anyway?

Pang!

Jielong!

You definitely saw them

heading towards the caves?

Yeah, we had a joke together.

The three of us, old mates.

They could be anywhere.

Aaaaaagh.

What are you doing on my boat?

- Going to Africa?

- I said I don't do passengers!

But if you wanna stay

you'll have to sew the sails,

bail the bilge, daub the deck,

break off the barnacles...

...reel in the ropes,

boil my bath,

tighten up my tennis serve...

and call me Cap'n!

Aye, aye, Cap'n!

That should keep you busy

for the next hour.

- There you go, safe and sound.

- Grrr!

- Take me home, you big ape!

- What do you think?

- Shall we take her back?

- Yeah, all right.

She makes a convincing case.

No chance!

You'll never see your family

or your friends or your home, again!

Aaagh!

Ah! I did it! I did it!

I did it!

- What happened?

- She froze my backside!

- Feel that!

- Do I have to?

Aagh!

If she can freeze things

with her breath, you know what this means?

Ice cream!

No, you doughnut! From now on,

she'll keep her mouth shut!

And from now on,

you'll have a bright red butt!

I hope you...

Your cup of tea, Cap'n!

Hot and...

...wet.

- I'll make another!

- There's a storm brewing, a big one!

We need to lower the mainsail!

And when I say 'we',

I mean 'you'.

Aye, aye, Cap'n!

- The halyard!

- What?

Untie that rope there!

Aagh!

Good lad!

Now get down as quick

as you can!

Aaagh!

Strap yourself in, boy!

Aaaagh!

Cap'n?

Cap'n! Where are you?

It's no use, kid. Now

get yourself in the lifeboat.

- What are you doing?

- You got me this far, Cap'n,

and I am not leaving you

behind.

To the lifeboat!

Look out, I'm coming for you!

A-ha! Gotcha!

Oh! He's gone again.

There you are!

Sneaking up on me!

Ah! There's a huge one

behind you!

Just playing with my bestie,

Mr Shadow. We're inseparable. Oh!

And I've been working on my new roar.

Stand back! You're gonna like this, Uncle.

Roa-a-a-a... Getting there,

don't you think?

Maybe a bit more

in the back of the throat.

Like that.

Yup, that's the kind of thing.

Little bit of phlegm

in my eye, but, you know...

Anyway, why did you

want to see me?

We have word your birthday

present is soon to arrive, Your Majesty.

No way? What is it?

Did you get me a pet, Uncle?

I did, Your Majesty.

Woo-hoo!

My very own little friend!

- Is it a hamster!?

- No, Your Majesty. It's not a hamster.

Oh. It's just that's

what I had on the list.

A fluffy tummy,

and puffy cheeks and pointy little teeth.

The pet we have got you

will protect us all from the hyenas.

Is it a guineapig?

It's the rarest creature

on Earth,

all the way from

the other side of the world!

No! Don't tell me! Don't want

to spoil the surprise! Agh!

Land ahoy!

We'll be docking soon.

Make sure our guest

is ready to disembark.

We don't have a guest,

just the kidnapped dragon.

Just look after the rope

and leave the rest to me!

Whoa! I get to hold the rope!

Welcome to Africa!

You can't escape, so you might

as well enjoy the rest of the journey.

Ow! Ow! Aagh!

All going to plan, boss?

Help me, you idiot!

What about the rope?

Ugh! Aagh!

Have a drink, son.

You deserve it.

- We survived!

- All thanks to you.

You're not such a bad kid,

you know. You work hard.

You're braver than you look,

but the world's a dangerous place.

Sorry, Cap'n.

You sure you're ready

for this journey?

All I know is I've

got to do it, for Jielong.

She's lucky to have

a pal like you.

This place is strange.

The fish fly and the tortoise

swim.

Welcome to the

other side of the world, kid!

It's beautiful!

How much further

have we got to go?

Oooh, I'd say at least

a hundred, maybe two hundred...

metres.

Is that Africa?

It is! Now grab an oar

and let's get you there!

You saved my life, kid.

I'll always be in your debt.

You got me to Africa, sir.

You owe me nothing.

Good luck finding your friend.

This might help -

my lucky charm.

Pure gold! Might get you

out of a tricky spot.

Wow! Thank you, Cap'n.

Remember the old saying -

a journey of a thousand miles

begins with a single step!

Farewell, kid.

Wow! Africa is wonderful!

That's one

weird looking animal!

You looked

in a mirror lately?

He is definitely

not from around here.

Nope. And he won't be for

much longer. Look, jackals!

Oooh!

Oh, they've laid on

a welcoming committee!

'Oh! They've laid on a

welcoming committee!'

- Hi!

- They're gonna eat you, you dummy!

- Really?

- Run!

Right.

Agh.

Sit!

Guess what I've got, fellas.

- A stick!

- Stick?

- That's an actual stick!

- It's 100 percent organic!

Now, fetch!

That's it! It'll be over there

with all the other sticks.

Boy, are they stupid!

Now, if you wanna live,

follow me!

- Hang on! We've been conned!

- Why do we always do that?

What's so exciting

about a stick anyway?

Personally, I'm not that interested

in sticks. They're not even sticky.

And for the record,

what was that animal we just chased?

I don't know.

Lucky we didn't catch it.

Might have been poisonous.

My mother used to say, 'You should always

know what you're putting in your mouth. '

- What, not a stick?

- What stick?

- That stick!

- He found the stick!

- You saved my life. Thank you.

- No problem.

Africa is a wonderful place, but we've got

a lot of guys who like eating other guys.

I'll bear that in mind.

So, uh,

what's with the black eyes?

Got in a fight

with a water buffalo?

I'm a panda bear.

The name's Pang.

Is that why they hit you?

No one hit me. I've come from

Asia to find my best friend.

Look no further, you just

found him! Jojo, at your service!

- How much for the medallion?

- It was a gift. It's not for sale.

Everything's for sale!

What's this?

- That's where they took my friend.

- That ain't easy!

- Need someone to show you the way?

- Do you know anyone?

'Do you know anyone?'

Are all pandas this slow?

- You can take me?

- Of course I can!

But how do

I know I can trust you?

Everyone

knows you can trust Jojo.

I'm one of the most

trustworthy small monkeys in this spot.

Mind you,

that's not saying much.

So, what will it cost

to get me to Lion Rock?

Exactly one...

...gold medallion.

What were the chances?

Hmmmm...

You sure this

is the right way?

Trust your old friend, Jojo!

- We only just met.

- Exactly!

And it already feels

like a lifetime!

Through this log.

Over the wall.

Oops.

Knock on the door.

Voil!

This doesn't look like

the Lion Rock on the map.

We had to downsize.

I can't see a single lion.

- He's lyin'!

- Woah!

Meet Abu, aan kudu

with an attitude problem.

And our boss, Darius.

Excuse me, sir, I've been

brought here under false pretences,

and I need you to...

He doesn't

appear to have a head.

He has. It's just...

Wake up, boss!

Bleugh.

- What do we got here, Jojo?

- It's a panda bear.

All the way from Asia!

Ooh, I like this!

I like this a lot.

Thanks. Anyway, as I was explaining,

I'm on my way south to locate my...

You ain't going nowhere.

From now on, you work for me.

A dancing panda bear!

I will make a fortune!

Oh, I think you overestimate

my dancing skills.

Look, if I can teach

a monkey to strum...

...and a kudu to sing...

...I can teach a panda bear to dance.

Just watch! Samba!

Disco.

TikTok mash-up. Don't be shy!

Join in! Hey, let's go.

Maybe I'll get the hang of it.

Eventually.

Don't even think

about escaping!

Unless, it is into the music!

There you go! You've got

your own corner of the room.

- Lucky guy!

- I trusted you, Jojo.

I'm sorry, my friend,

but everybody's gotta make a living.

There's an old Chinese saying.

'A friend doesn't steal

your medallion, kidnap you,

make you dance, then lock you

up in the corner of a room!'

Wow, that cuts deep.

But don't worry,

we only wear these at night.

During the day,

we can go wherever we want,

as long as we're

followed by...

that guy!

Look, I was trapped here

myself years ago.

- But I got used to it.

- Why?

Cos... I had nowhere else

to go.

Well, I have!

I'm getting out of here to save my friend!

Ha! Good luck with that.

See you in the morning, buddy.

Hey! Psst!

Take me with you.

I'm sorry I got you into this,

but I had no choice.

I trusted you.

Why should I trust you again?

Cos I'm a nice guy!

And I'm fun to have around.

And I have your map.

Set me free and I'll take you

to the south, I promise.

All right,

but no monkey business.

Ooh, thank you for this!

This is great!

I mean it.

Shut up

or you're staying here.

- Yes. Will do. Mouth zipped. Schtum.

- Ssh.

Free at last! Ha-ha!

Wait! My life

savings! It ain't much, but it's all I got!

Let's get outta here.

According to this map, we need to

cross the desert, which will be nice.

For you -

in that thick fur coat!

- Ha!

- Which way is it?

Well, it's either that way,

that way or that way.

But I'm pretty sure

it's not that way.

You don't have any idea

where we're going, do you?

Let's ask a cabbie.

Hey, my friend, can you get

us across the desert?

I don't normally go south.

- What if I gave you three shillings?

- Make it six.

- Four?

- Seven.

- Five.

- Eight!

- Six.

- Done! You drive a hard bargain.

May I recommend an upgrade

to our deluxe package? Only two shillings.

- What's the deluxe package?

- Travel cushion.

We'll stick

with economy.

OK, climb aboard, my friend!

Is this right?

Style it out! Let's go!

You want water

for the journey? It's free!

Put us down for six bottles.

Water's free.

Bottles are one shilling each.

You surprise me.

Good news, sire.

Your birthday present has finally arrived.

Really? Oh!

This is so exciting.

Cancel the rest of the day's

royal stuff! I'm getting a pet!

Your Highness.

- Here it is, all the way from Asia.

- Ooh!

It's like Christmas

and birthday rolled into one!

- That's it?

- Yes, Your Majesty.

Not very fluffy, is it?

What happened to the hamster?

This is a dragon,

Your Majesty,

one of the rarest creatures

on Earth.

I'm not saying you didn't go

to a lot of effort but... what does it do?

It can breathe ice,

Your Majesty!

I can testify to that.

Does it go round and round

in a wheel?

Let the hamster thing go,

Your Highness.

This creature will bring you

great power.

All right, Uncle.

If you say so.

Can we keep it outside for

now?

I thought... the desert...

was meant to be hot!

Hm. Lucky I've got

that thick fur coat.

Room f-for one more in there?

- If you promise not to snore.

- I... I promise.

Pang, I've never met

anyone like you before.

You've made me

re-evaluate life.

Up to now, I've been a monkey on the

make, but it feels good caring, sharing.

I'm gonna be different

from now on. I'm gonna be nicer, kinder...

Great! I finally open up about my

feelings and nobody's awake to hear them!

I am - unfortunately.

Pang!

Don't be alarmed, but I think

we're being watched by a meerkat.

Hello there! You all alone?

Ah, nice!

You've got a friend with you.

A family.

Some neighbours.

The whole community.

Driver, can you pick up

the pace a little?

Floor it!

Ha, ha! See you, suckers!

Huh? Uh... Pang?

Jojo!

Agh!

Aaaagh!

Ooooooh...

Aaaaagh...

I'm just a cabbie.

I didn't sign up for this!

Keep the tip.

Thanks. You weren't

getting one anyway.

Do you mind if I just...?

Do I win a prize

at the end of this?

Agh!

- At ease!

- Uh-oh. That does not look good.

- Good afternoon, unknown travellers.

- What do you want?

- Got any water?

- We're parched.

Are you kidding? We're down

to our last six bottles!

Thirsty! Help!

- They really need our help!

- Oh, go on, then.

All right, guys, form a line.

One at a time,

and one sip each. Here you go.

- Thanks, gents.

- Next, please.

Slowly...

And the last one.

- You again?

- Please?

Forget it! You guys almost

cleaned us out!

All right, back in your positions,

team. We're moving on.

Bye.

Who knew the meerkats and

the rhinos had a thing going?

- Well, guess we're walking from now on.

- As the old saying goes,

'The journey of a thousand

miles begins with a single step!'

I prefer, 'A journey across the desert

always begins with a load of water. '

Your Majesty,

this will be a chance

to observe the power of your new prize pet!

- Oh, goody!

- Bring out the chicken!

The dragon will now

freeze the chicken.

Why would you freeze

a chicken?

Unless you wanted to eat it later

at a more convenient time! Ha!

It's just a trial, understand?

Dragon, do as I command!

Uncle, if the dragon's

not working properly

can we send her back

under warranty?

Prove your worth - or you will

face a worse fate than the chicken.

See?

I knew she can freeze things!

And if she can freeze this tree,

she can also freeze a whole forest!

Ha-ha-ha!

I can't carry on

much longer.

Don't give up, Jojo.

You gotta believe in yourself.

But I don't believe in myself,

and giving up is my thing.

It's all I've ever been

any good at.

Go ahead, Pang,

you'll be better off without me.

I'm not leaving you! There's always

hope just over the hill. Come on!

Can I give up now?

- Pang!

- Where are you?

Come home!

Help me, my friend. Please!

You'll never make it,

tiny claw. Ha, ha, ha.

It's all right if I give up,

but it's not all right if you give up!

Pang!

- Are you done with this?

- No, I am not done with this!

Get out of here! Shoo! Shoo!

All right, Pang, now shift

your big, round,

furry butt!

There's always hope

just over the hill!

I hope.

Huh? Ha-ha! He was right!

Yeah.

We made it!

- Is this heaven?

- No, but it sure does feel like it!

We've got everything we need!

Pineapple, banana, guava,

mango, passion fruit,

and even...

Bamboo? Woah!

- You just crushed the bamboo.

- Oops.

Last one in the lake

is a warthog!

No offence! Come on!

I wasn't planning

on going into the lake anyway.

Wow!

I could get used to this.

- It's beautiful!

- Welcome to Africa, my friend.

Ah, great!

You just had to ruin the moment.

- That wasn't me.

- Well, it definitely wasn't me!

Aaaaaagh! Run for your life!

Wow! And I thought Jojo

had a big mouth!

Get out of there, Pang!

This could turn into

one of those 'panda eaten by hippo' memes!

You've got a problem?

Let me take a look.

Woah!

You've got lots of space in here!

Whoops!

I went a bit far!

Good news is,

your colon is fine.

Seriously? You try to reason

with someone.

Sorry, pal!

You're on your own!

There you go!

You had a frog in your throat.

- Watch yourself next time, little fella!

- SQUEAKING

- That's much better. Thank you so much!

- No problem, madam.

Swill and spit!

She was a pleasant lady,

wasn't she, Jojo?

Hm, Jojo?

He went that way.

Jojo! Where are you?

Jojo!

Sorry to bother you,

but I was wondering if you could help me.

I'm looking for a small, talkative,

slightly annoying monkey.

You mean this

small, talkative, slightly annoying monkey?

- Remember us?

- Run for it, Pang!

And I resent

being called annoying!

Did you know ostriches

are the fastest animals on two legs?

You do now.

Hi. Mind if I join you?

Must get a bit lonely

in there.

No friends or close

family. I know how that feels.

That's why I wanted a pet! A small

furry one, but you can't have everything.

I know!

I could teach you some tricks.

Like, um... paw! Paw?

How about... roll over?

Play dead? Ow!

My goldfish was great at that!

After a couple of months, it

turned out he was, actually.

I've got it, beg!

Go on, beg!

Please? I'm begging you.

- You want me to undo the rope?

- Mm-hm.

- Promise you won't turn me into ice?

- Mm-hm.

Agh! Thank you.

- You can talk?

- Ha! Of course I can talk.

Wow! Now that's pretty cool -

a talking pet.

- I've been called worse.

- Can you play fetch?

Let me out of this cage

and I'll show you.

Really? This is great!

Don't tell Uncle I did this.

He'll go ballistic!

Now, when I count to three,

you chase the rock.

One...

Woah! Fast!

I haven't actually thrown

the rock yet!

Come back!

Oh, please come back!

Are you sure the prince really wants

this ball of dung for his next birthday?

Well, I'm definitely

not getting him a bike.

Whoops!

Whoops! I just made

another ball of dung!

The hyenas are in the forest.

We approach from

this direction, along with the dragon.

We don't need to worry

about the dragon, boss.

- Why not?

- Cos she's already gone!

Agh! Catch her, you fools!

You have to fly, Jielong.

You can do this!

Flying is just

a state of mind.

Just dig deep

and believe in yourself.

But don't be smug.

Nobody likes smug.

Be open,

and when the time is right...

Which may or may not be now,

cos let's face it,

that thing's pretty steep

and if you mess up,

it's curtains - like big mess!

So, realistically,

your chances are what, 50-50 at best?

- I can't do it.

- You're going back to your hamster cage.

Who let her out?

- Where are you taking us?

- Home.

You think I'd let

a prize asset like you escape, do you?

We already had

the posters printed!

- I'm not classically trained!

- As for you, Jojo, you betrayed us.

I was trying to slow him down

for you, boss!

Think I believe that, traitor?

Hope you like hard work!

- Cos you both got plenty coming.

- I'm sorry, Pang.

I messed up, as usual.

It's all right, Jojo.

You did your best, my friend.

Up ahead.

Looks like a hyena.

Don't worry, boss.

It's only one.

It's never only one.

They come in packs.

Sometimes as many as 52!

Or is that playing cards?

Either way, they are dangerous.

- What are we gonna do?

- I know what I am going to do, run!

See you!

Think you can outrun a hyena?

I don't have to.

I just have to outrun you.

From the looks of it,

you won't be setting

any steeplechase records any time soon.

See ya!

Wait for me, boss!

Greetings, strangers.

This one's stranger still.

- Hi. Nice to meet you.

- Yeah. A real treat.

Mm! You're nice and chunky.

He's 90% fur, 10% polyester.

Ooh, what's in the bag?

Hey, hey! They're mine!

But you can take it.

Consider it a gift.

For you and your many angry,

bloodthirsty pals.

You talk a lot.

Uh... One other thing.

Ooh, what's this?

- A map.

- Where you going?

To save my friend

at Lion Rock.

Lion Rock?

That area used to be my home.

Haven't been back for years.

Pang, this

might be a good time to...

Before the other hyenas...

What happened to you?

The lions chased us away.

It was my fault. Ever since,

I've walked the plains alone.

You mean we're not surrounded

by a hoard of hungry hyenas?

Ha-ha!

- Sorry for your loss.

- Why don't you come with us?

- We could take you back home.

- Huh?

I doubt if my family

are still there.

Or if they'll want me back.

There's only one way

to find out.

Pang, do you want to take

an angry, violent...

...misunderstood young lady

on this journey with us?

Thanks. I'd like that.

We all deserve a second

chance. Don't we, Jojo?

You got me on that one.

So, welcome to the g*ng!

Please don't eat us.

Won't touch. Ever. Again.

This is gonna be fun.

So, um... Niala, right?

That's my name.

What would you say my chances of

surviving this relationship are out of ten?

If ten would be

a long happy life,

place by the sea,

with a comprehensive health care plan,

and one - that guy over there.

- Two.

- That's what I figured.

You see, I'm a carnivore.

I'll eat pretty much anything on legs.

I think you'll find

small monkeys are very bony.

Oh, I like crunchy.

Texture can be as important

as flavour when it comes to fine dining.

- She's definitely gonna eat us.

- She's teasing you, Jojo.

At least, I think she is.

Hey, I'm a hyena.

We like to have a laugh. He-he-he!

Great! She's got a psychotic

sense of humour.

This is gonna end well.

It's late. We need to rest up.

About time!

I've only got little legs.

At home, Jielong and I would

often sleep under the trees.

That's sweet -

except those aren't trees.

- That's a giraffe!

- Huh?

Least you don't have

to wash before bed!

Ew!

He-he-he!

See you in the morning.

Let's move, just in case

she fancies a midnight snack.

Now, this is my kind of party.

An all-you-can-eat buffet!

I'm guessing

that's the main course.

And thissss

is the finger food.

Let's circulate!

Pack it in, Pang.

You're tickling!

Uh... Hm, hello there.

I don't think

we've been introduced.

Pleasure to make

your acquaintance,

though I fear it may be...

fleeting

Agh! Back off, fella! You're

invading my personal space.

I can't help it.

I've got a crush on you.

I don't know what's worse,

the pythons or the puns.

Jojo, I can't breathe.

Where's that hyena

when you need her?

I'm right here.

Off we go!

Who likes balloon modelling?

- There you go - a puppy dog!

- h*-h*!

Forget what I said!

She's my hero!

Am I dreaming

or is this real?

Perhaps we should

all stay close from now on?

- Got there ahead of you, buddy!

- He-he.

It's only me. I don't blame

you for trying to escape.

I would have done the same.

You must miss your family

and friends.

Who is that?

Is it... a snowman?

Oh, it's your best friend?

I had a best friend, too, once.

I've never told anyone but...

she was a hyena.

But lions and hyenas

have always been enemies.

So, we played together

in secret.

Then one day, we were

seen going to Hyena Forest

and my parents came looking

for me.

Ade! You shouldn't

be here! It isn't safe!

My mum and dad. Hide!

The next morning, they were

found at the bottom of the waterfall.

My uncle said the hyenas did

it, so the pride drove them away.

I lost everything that mattered to me

that day - my parents and my best friend.

- I've felt alone ever since.

- Hm.

- You want to speak?

- Mm-hm.

I trust you.

I know how it feels to grow

up with big expectations -

I tried to live up to my

father - but sooner or later,

you've got to forget what others want

you to be, and become what you want to be.

It's time to stand up

for yourself.

Thank you, friend.

Guys, I just realised

we're going in the totally wrong direction.

Seriously, we need to turn around

and head back into the jungle.

Guys! You're wasting time!

Trust me! We should have

turned left back at the...

Found it!

- Is this...?

- Mm-hm.

Lion Rock.

Keep an eye on the hyenas.

The last thing we need now

is a surprise attack.

- Hi, Uncle.

- What do you want, Ade?

- Can I have a quick word?

- Sure, take a seat.

So, I just wanted to talk to

you about one or two things.

For example, we could

get rid of the zebra skins in the palace.

They're a bit culturally

insensitive.

And move some of these rocks

around to make a nice little... rockery.

And, uh, finally...

...free the dragon to go home

to her friends and family.

The dragon is here

to freeze every last hyena in the forest.

Yup, yup.

It's just is that really fair?

I mean, sure,

there's one or two hyenas

- you wouldn't wanna go on a picnic with...

- GROWLING

You would protect the hyenas

after what they did to your parents?

We don't know what happened

to my parents, and isn't it better to...

...see the good in folks

rather than damning them all?

I can't breathe right now.

I'm going to pass out, so let's put a

pin in that idea and go with the rockery...

Remember,

I am the real power here,

and you will do things my way.

Anything else, Your Majesty?

No, that pretty much

covers it.

We're not far now.

We live on the other side.

Hm. You could swim

across that.

As long as I don't have

to dive in after and rescue you.

No one can swim that.

- We need to find the fallen tree.

- A fallen tree?

Of course! The fallen tree. How could

this ever work without the fallen tree?

- But what fallen tree?

- How about... that fallen tree?

Follow me!

We used to do this

all the time.

Come on, Jojo.

It'll be an adventure!

Why don't you just go on?

Go ahead, I'll meet up with you all later.

It's all right, I'll take you

on my shoulders, Jojo.

This is terrifying!

I can't bear to watch!

- Jojo, I can't see either.

- Tough! You wanted an adventure.

Here it is! Our forest!

- It's an amazing place.

- Hm. Pretty standard, if you ask me.

Is anyone home?

Mum, Dad! It's me, Niala!

Maybe they never came back.

- Sis, is that you!

- Lwazi?

We've been searching for you

for years!

Meet your nephew and niece.

You're so cute!

- What about Mum and Dad?

- Niala! You came home!

Mum, Dad!

I've missed you so much.

We feared we'd never

see you again.

- You crying, Jojo?

- Hay fever. It flares up now and again.

Like whenever there's

an emotional family reunion type thing.

Be nice.

- These are my friends, Pang and Jojo.

- Hi!

- Teddy!

- Teddy!

- Almost makes you miss home.

- You, maybe.

I never had a home.

Couch surfed at an antelope's

for a while, but that didn't pan out.

You'll find your place

one day, Jojo, I promise.

Oi!

You're both welcome

to stay here as our guests.

Thanks,

but we must keep going.

Pang's friend was taken

to Lion Rock. We need to help her, Mother.

We can't.

There is already too much bad

blood between us and the lions.

- But why?

- You know why.

Lions and hyenas have

always been enemies.

When you were young,

you made friends with the lion prince...

- Come on, Ade! This way.

- Isn't it dangerous?

Chicken!

Who are you calling a chicken?

One day, his

parents came looking for him.

Ade, where are you!

This place is dangerous.

- Come home at once!

- It's my mum and dad.

If they see me here,

they'll go crazy.

Ade?

Ade!

Hide!

Ade, is that you? Come back!

No!

I saw the lion parents being

helplessly swept down by the current.

And the lion prince's uncle

saw it, too.

It was an accident, but the lions

blamed us and chased us from our home.

We cannot risk angering them

again.

- But Mum...

- Niala, you must stay with your family.

Jojo and I will free Jielong

from the lions.

Actually, I'm not that keen

on lions.

Can I stay with her family?

We can sing more happy songs.

la-la-la-la

On second thoughts...

let's go find your friend.

- Do you know why we are here?

- Good question.

What's the meaning of life? A tree

falls in a forest, lands on a crocodile.

Turns it into a pair of shoes

and a handbag...

I meant, do you know what we

are doing at the Hyena Forest?

Oh! No idea.

We have to make sure

they don't try a sneak attack.

So, stay focused, attentive

and alert, or you end up as a wallet!

Agh!

This is lion country. We

need to be super quiet.

Like a ninja tiptoeing through a

field of cushions, in his slippers.

- Exactly.

- I'll be as quiet as a mouse.

Not a squeak.

Though, let's face it,

mice do squeak.

I'll be as quiet

as a dead mouse.

- As of now.

- Not a dying mouse.

They can make a lot of noise.

Like, 'No Jojo, please don't

k*ll me! I'm only a mouse. '

'Too late, my friend,

you've been stealing from my cupboard. '

'I won't do it again,

I promise. ' That's me being the mouse.

'Well, on this occasion,

I might let it slide... '

Jojo,

will you be quiet?

All right, just keep

your voice down!

Look who it is!

Our old friend.

Pang, I have something

to confess. I'm not that trustworthy.

You're on your own!

Jojo?

And now... get him!

Today marks

a turning point.

You will witness how we,

with the help of a dragon...

- Ugh!

- Look what we found, boss.

What is this?

Dunno, but it followed us

all the way from Asia.

My name is Pang, and I've

come to take my friend home.

Sorry, we've become

quite attached.

- And so has she.

- Jielong!

- I promised I would find you.

- Mm-hm.

Best friends stick together,

whatever.

Not for long.

We're taking her

to the big show.

The big 'snow'!

Sorry.

Your dragon friend

is going to freeze a forest.

- You can do that now?

- And all the hyenas in it.

Jielong, you can't hurt the

hyenas. They're our friends.

Jielong, no!

You will do as we say, or you will

never see your little friend again.

Chain him up!

Watch the bear.

If he causes any trouble,

you know what to do.

Shave him?

Zuh... Zuh...

Oh, I get ya!

Ha! That one, right!

My friends,

with this magnificent beast,

we shall rid ourselves

of the scourge of the hyenas, forever!

Today, we will avenge my family!

Follow me!

Wait! As your prince,

I refuse to allow this!

I command you to stop!

With respect, you couldn't

command a chicken, Your Majesty!

Chickens are actually very difficult to

command - they've got a will of their own.

Forward! To the forest!

Come back here!

I warn you! Do as I say, or...

Anyone?

No?

Look at you, bet you feel

pretty dumb right now.

- You'd know all about that.

- Right, that's it!

- Guard, out here now!

- Your boss wants you.

I'll be back!

No, you won't.

'Guard, out here now!'

- He was even dumber than he looked!

- Jojo? You came back!

I tried to leave,

then I realised I had nowhere else to go.

You did this for me once,

remember?

You always wanted

this medallion, Jojo.

Well, now you've earned it.

What? No way! Oh wow, Pang!

I hope it brings you as much

luck as it brought me.

It didn't bring you that much

luck, to be honest.

It brought me you, Jojo.

- He's waking up!

- Come on, Jojo.

We need to stop them

before it's too late!

Hyenas!

Leave this forest,

or stay forever

frozen in time!

- We're going nowhere!

- Niala?

- Hm?

- Ade?

The hyenas didn't push

your parents into the waterfall.

It was just an accident.

And he knows that.

Would you take the word

of a hyena over your own kind?

I would!

If you want to destroy them,

you have to destroy me, too.

We are sworn enemies of the hyenas.

The prince is a traitor! Take him away!

You have made your choice,

nephew. Live with it, or die with it.

Bring forward the dragon!

Freeze them, or you will never

see your panda friend again!

No...

We're too late.

No thunderstorm. I want ice!

No!

Not at me, them!

You need to cool down!

Aagh.

Best pet ever!

Who else needs a cooling?

I was only obeying orders.

Please!

Please!

No, no, no!

Oh! Not again!

We need to get to the cave

to rescue Pang!

You can count on us! Come on!

- I missed you, old friend.

- Not as much as I missed you.

Miaow!

Wow!

The forest has been saved!

And we haven't been eaten yet.

Now, that's pretty cool.

What are you going to do now,

big guy? Ha-ha! Melt all over us?

You will pay for interfering

in my world, stranger from another land.

That's a lame threat.

He's still half-frozen.

Ha, ha! Missed!

Pang!

Nice forward roll.

Tasty footwork.

Great evasive actions!

Got any other moves, big boy?

Oops.

You should have stayed

in China, little bear. Sayonara!

Sayonara is Japanese!

Jojo!

Jojo.

My dear, brave friend.

Leave him alone!

Keep back! If you value

your friend's life!

You're coming with me.

Hold on, Pang!

We will save you!

Jojo? Say something.

Now, you want me to talk.

- He's alive!

- Yes. Thanks to Pang's lucky charm.

- Cross the river!

- Where are we going?

I'll worry about that.

Now move!

Keep going!

No. This has gone too far.

I am a mighty lion,

the King of the Jungle!

You cannot defeat me.

Well, I am a panda bear!

I am black and white and fluffy,

and I'm not running away any more!

Ha-ha-ha-ha! What are

you going to do with that?

Ha!

Sorry.

Take my hand.

- It's never too late to change.

- It is for me.

No... No!

Agh!

Aaagh!

- Aaaaggghhh...

- Mum, Dad, Jielong.

I'm sorry, I let you down.

Agh!

Aaaggghhh!

- Pang!

- Jojo? You're alive!

And someone can fly!

Just a bit!

Woo-hoo!

Guys, from now on,

a few things are going to change.

Lions and hyenas

will live together in peace!

Might be a few awkward

moments, but I'm sure we'll get there.

We will share our land

as friends!

Jielong, you've been

a breath of fresh air.

Literally. Ha!

And thanks for coming

all the way here.

Well, not entirely by choice.

Safe travels, my friends.

And if any of you come

to Asia, don't forget to look us up.

I'm going to miss you, Pang.

Well, I'm not going

to miss you, Jojo.

Cos you're coming with us!

You...? You mean...?

For once in his life,

he's speechless!

Cap'n!

- Cap'n!

- Huh?

Pang! You did it!

- He's back!

- Now comes a terrible moment for us.

- And him.

- I hope he can forgive us.

I am back, my friends.

Where is my Jielong?

You trusted us with her

and we failed you, sir.

- She's gone.

- What do you mean, 'She's gone'?

- Together with our son, after you left.

- We've searched everywhere.

It is my fault. I should have

been here to protect her.

Who is making snow here?

- Pang!

- Jielong!

- That's your new home!

- Ha, ha! I love it!

You'd better,

cos I'm not taking you back!

Jielong!

You can fly!

- And make snow!

- I guess I'm pretty grown up now, Dad.

- Pang! We've missed you so much.

- Where have you been?

It's a long story!

They should make it

into a movie. 'A Talapoin Monkey In Asia'.

It has a nice ring to it.

- All about a wise and brave monkey.

- Not that brave.

- Ha-ha!

- A wise and slightly brave monkey.

- Still overstating it.

- OK.

A wise and very occasionally

brave, but not that brave, monkey.

How about

'Jielong, the Mighty Dragon'?

Or 'Pang,

the Fearless Adventurer'?

Come on now, guys, a

movie can only have one hero!