Brief Summary
This video tells the story of a young girl who befriends an elderly aviator and rediscovers the magic and wisdom of "The Little Prince." Through their adventures, she learns valuable lessons about life, love, loss, and the importance of holding onto one's childhood spirit. The aviator shares his memories of meeting the Little Prince in the desert, and together, the girl and the aviator embark on a journey to find the Little Prince and help him remember his past.
- A young girl rediscovers the magic of childhood through "The Little Prince."
- She learns about love, loss, and the importance of imagination.
- The story emphasizes the value of seeing with the heart and cherishing relationships.
The First Drawing
The aviator recounts his childhood experience of reading a book about boa constrictors and drawing his interpretation of it. He shares how adults misunderstood his drawing, mistaking it for a hat instead of an elephant inside a boa constrictor. Frustrated by their lack of imagination, he created another drawing to clarify, but adults advised him to focus on practical subjects like arithmetic, history, and grammar. This led him to abandon drawing until a miraculous event rekindled his childhood spirit.
Worth Academy
The scene shifts to a serious atmosphere where figures are meticulously managed and recorded. A young girl is being prepped for an interview, emphasizing the importance of controlled expressions and acknowledging praise. The interview focuses on whether she is "Worth Academy material," with the key question being what she will be when she grows up. She answers that she is sensible, serious, and unwavering, but the interviewers seem concerned.
Plan B
The girl's mother reveals that they have to resort to "Plan B" after the interview didn't go as expected. Despite initially deeming Plan B impossible, they are now moving forward with it. The plan involves finding a house in a specific neighborhood to ensure the girl's acceptance into Worth Academy. They manage to secure a house, and the mother declares that her daughter will attend Worth Academy regardless of the academy's decision.
Life Plan
The mother presents her daughter with a meticulously designed "Life Plan," detailing every minute, hour, day, week, month, and year of her life. The plan includes a chart for birthday gifts, such as a microscope for the Worth Academy biology curriculum. The focus is on preparing for the first day of school, with 53 days of prep time broken down into hours and minutes. The mother emphasizes the importance of following the plan to avoid mistakes, especially after the interview.
The Old Pilot
The girl encounters an old pilot living next door, whose plane causes damage to her house. The police are involved, and the girl's mother is frustrated by the situation. The mother deals with the aftermath, including calling the insurance agent and filing a police report, while trying to forget about the old man's existence.
The Little Prince
The old pilot shares the beginning of "The Little Prince" story with the girl, who finds it odd. He mentions that nobody understands it anyway. The girl is later seen rolling pennies, possibly related to the incident with the plane.
Draw Me a Sheep
The pilot recounts the moment when the Little Prince asked him to draw a sheep. He admits he doesn't know how to draw, but the Little Prince insists. The pilot's initial attempts are rejected as being too sickly or too old. Finally, the pilot draws a box, explaining that the sheep the Little Prince asked for is inside.
Questions About the Story
The girl questions the pilot about the details of "The Little Prince" story, pointing out inconsistencies and improbabilities. She wonders about the Little Prince's survival in the desert, his parents, his schooling, and his planet's existence. Despite her skepticism, she acknowledges that the Little Prince's desire for a sheep proves his existence. The pilot shows her his collection of belongings, calling himself a bit of a hoarder.
Baobab Sprouts
The pilot continues telling the story of the Little Prince, describing his fondness for sunsets and the drawbacks of living on a small planet. The Little Prince needed a sheep to eat the baobab sprouts, which are a constant threat to his planet. He toiled every day to prevent them from growing, as intervening too late would lead to catastrophe. One day, a new kind of sprout appeared, leading to the arrival of a rose.
The Rose
The Little Prince is captivated by the beauty of the rose, who claims to have been born at the same moment as the sun. They share their first sunrise and sunset, but the rose quickly begins to torment the Little Prince with her vanity. Despite their love for each other, they are too young to know how to love, leading the Little Prince to run away.
Leaving the Rose
The Little Prince leaves the rose all alone, embarking on a journey that he doesn't realize is the first step back to her. The pilot points out the stars and mentions that he can sometimes hear the Little Prince laughing up there. The girl reveals that she has to go.
Thursdays From 1 to 1:30
The girl tells her mother that she has made a friend. Her mother, after initial hesitation, agrees that she can spend time with her new friend next summer on Thursdays from 1 to 1:30, provided she studies hard and stays on track with her life plan.
The King
The Little Prince finds himself in the neighborhood of asteroids and encounters a king who claims to rule over everything, including the stars. The Little Prince asks the king to order the sun to set, but the king insists on waiting until conditions are favorable. The king asks the Little Prince to admire him, despite being the only man on the planet.
The Conceited Man and the Businessman
The Little Prince meets a conceited man who desires admiration and claims to be the handsomest, best-dressed, richest, and most intelligent man on the planet, even though he is the only one there. He then encounters a businessman who is constantly counting and recounting stars, claiming to own them and use them to buy more stars. The pilot reflects on his experiences with grown-ups and expresses his reluctance to grow up and forget the Little Prince.
The Snake
The Little Prince arrives on Earth and encounters a snake in the desert. The snake claims to be more powerful than a king and offers to help the Little Prince if he grows too homesick for his own planet. The snake mentions that it can carry him further than any ship could take him.
The Fox
The Little Prince meets a fox who explains the concept of "taming," which means establishing ties. The fox says that if the Little Prince tames him, they will need each other and be unique to each other. The fox emphasizes the importance of rituals and patience in the process of taming.
The Roses
The Little Prince discovers a garden full of roses, realizing that his rose is not unique as he thought. The fox explains that his rose is special because of the time and care he has devoted to her. The fox advises the Little Prince to return to his rose, emphasizing that what is essential is invisible to the eye and can only be seen with the heart.
Goodbye
The pilot reveals that he needs to say goodbye sooner or later, implying that he is leaving. The girl becomes upset, fearing that the pilot will leave her like the Little Prince left his rose. The pilot tries to reassure her, but she expresses her frustration with the story and wishes she had never heard it.
The Car Crash
The girl and the pilot are involved in a car crash, with the pilot driving without a license. The police arrive, and the girl's mother is called to the scene. The mother is angry and confronts her daughter about lying and disobeying her life plan. The girl expresses her frustration with her mother's obsession with the plan and accuses her of being just like her workaholic father.
Finding a Well
The pilot and the Little Prince are in the desert, searching for a well. The pilot reflects on the beauty of the stars and the desert, realizing that what makes them beautiful is what is invisible. They eventually find a well at daybreak.
The End of the Story
The pilot tells the girl that he has to go alone when the moment comes for him to leave. He decides to tell her the end of the story. He finishes fixing his plane and goes to find the Little Prince, who is waiting for him. The Little Prince assures him that he won't suffer too long.
Goodbye to the Little Prince
The pilot witnesses the Little Prince disappearing among the stones, realizing that he has fixed his plane. The Little Prince tells him that he is going back home, which is much farther and more difficult. He asks the pilot not to come that night, as it is time for goodbye. The pilot reflects on the Little Prince's laughter and makes a promise to remember him.
Looking at the Stars
The pilot tells the girl that the Little Prince is up there with his rose. He chooses to believe that he is up there and asks the girl to do the same when he is gone. The girl expresses her fear that the Little Prince might be all grown up and alone, having forgotten everything. The pilot reassures her that the Little Prince will never forget and will always be there to help them.
The Hospital
The girl is at the hospital, where her mother is recovering. She is upset and doesn't want her mother to go. The next day, she prepares for an important day, seemingly determined to change things.
Flying the Plane
The girl helps the pilot start his plane, despite not knowing how to fly. They take off, and the girl is scared but determined. They fly through the city, causing chaos and attracting the attention of the police.
The Police Chase
The police chase after the girl and the pilot as they fly through the city. The police officer lists their offenses, including unsafe driving, destruction of property, and insubordination. The girl explains that she is trying to find her friends.
The King and the Lamplighter
The girl and the pilot encounter the king and the lamplighter from the Little Prince's stories. The king orders the lamplighter to light the lamp, fulfilling his duty. The girl realizes that she has met these characters before.
The Businessman
The girl and the pilot encounter the businessman, who is now a maintenance man. The businessman is afraid of being reported for taking a break. The girl recognizes him as the Little Prince and tries to remind him of his past. The businessman denies it and insists that he is just doing his job.
The Rose
The girl tries to remind the businessman of his rose, but he dismisses it as nonsense. The girl accidentally knocks over the businessman's brushes, causing him to cry. He reveals that he doesn't need to cry because he is a grown-up.
The Accelerated Approach to Growing Up
The girl and the pilot seek help from Mr. Prince, who takes them to a classroom where children are being forced to grow up quickly. The teacher explains that anything inessential must be made essential. The girl realizes that they are not helping her and tries to leave.
The Sheep
Mr. Prince gives the girl back the drawing of the sheep, which he had taken from her earlier. He explains that the Aviator needs her help and that growing up is not the problem, but forgetting is. The girl and the pilot escape from the classroom.
Remembering the Stars
The girl and the pilot fly back to the city, where they see the stars have returned. The girl remembers the asteroids and the baobabs. They realize that the Little Prince's rose is there.
The Rose is There
The girl and the pilot find the Little Prince's rose. The girl encourages the Little Prince to remember his past and his love for the rose.
Remembering
The Little Prince remembers his rose and realizes that she was not a common rose but the only one of her kind in the whole universe. He understands that it is only with the heart that one can see rightly.
The Promise
The Little Prince promises not to forget again. The girl and the pilot return to the hospital, where the girl's mother is recovering.
The Drawing
The girl shows her mother the drawing of the sheep, which she now understands. Her mother is touched and realizes the importance of imagination and childhood.
The End
The girl and her mother are reunited, and they share a moment of connection. The film ends with a message about the importance of staying together and remembering the lessons of "The Little Prince."
