HUA ZHOU: Do you know why the phoenix...
sits on the right-hand of the Emperor?
♪♪
HUA ZHOU: She...
is his guardian...
his protector.
HUA ZHOU: She is both beautiful and strong.
Your job is to bring honor to the family...
Do you think you can do that?
♪♪
ARMY MESSENGER: Citizens!
We are under attack from northern invaders.
THE CHANCELLOR: Their leader calls himself Bori Khan.
SOLDIER: He fights alongside a Witch.
BORI KHAN: No survivors.
ARMY MESSENGER: By edict of his Imperial Majesty
every family must contribute one man to fight.
ARMY MESSENGER: Have you no son?
HUA ZHOU: I am blessed with two daughters...
I will fight.
♪♪
HUA LI: We must be strong...
this time he will not return.
♪♪
MULAN: Loyal, brave, and true...
it is my duty to protect my family.
[Rhythmic drums intensify]
♪♪
HUA ZHOU: Ancestors, please protect her.
COMMANDER TUNG: What is your name, soldier?
MULAN: Hua Hun, commander. Son of Hua Zhou.
SERGEANT QIANG: We are going to make men...
out of every single one of you.
SOLDIERS: [Chanting]
SOLDIER: Close the gate!
COMMANDER TUNG: Your spirit is evident...
but something holds you back.
XIAN LANG: When they find out who you are...
they will show you no mercy.
♪♪
MULAN: I'm Hua Mulan...
I will bring honor to us all.
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