Balto: Wolf Quest (2001 Video)
Maurice LaMarche: Balto
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Quotes
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Aleu : I knew there was something wrong with me.
Balto : There is nothing wrong with you. You have a proud heritage.
Aleu : Oh, sure.
Balto : Your mother is a pure-bred husky.
Aleu : Then what are you?
Balto : I-I'm the one who's part wolf.
Aleu : How could this happen?
Balto : Look. Aleu. My dad was a husky who... had pups with a wolf.
Aleu : Great. My grandmother was a wild animal? Did the wolf teach you how to know when a human wants to kill you?
Balto : I was accidentally separated from her when I was young, so I never spent much time with... the wolf. I remember that she was as white as snow, and she had this warm voice that made me feel safe. Well, then Boris took me in, and, after being raised by a goose it's a wonder I don't honk instead of bark.
Aleu : Why didn't you tell me this before?
Balto : Because I wanted to protect you.
Aleu : Protect me? From what? From the fact that no human will ever want me because I'm part wild animal?
Balto : Aleu.
Aleu : And what about my brothers and sisters? They've got wolf in them, too. Why did humans want them?
Balto : Because they don't look it,
[sighs]
Balto : and you do.
Aleu : It's not fair. I hate you!
[jumps off the boat crying]
Balto : Aleu? Aleu, come back!
Aleu : Leave me alone!
[runs away crying]
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Balto : Where are you?
Fox : Where are you?
Balto : Here. Keep talking and I'll find you.
Aniu : A cunning trickster.
Fox : You look disappointed.
Balto : Sorry. Just thought you might be a raven.
Fox : And I thought that you might be a hunter, but unlike you, I'm not disappointed. Say, I'll help you find your daughter if you'll help me out of this trap.
Balto : How did you know I was looking for my daughter?
Fox : The raven told me.
Balto : What do you know about the raven?
Fox : Much less than you, I'm sure. Now do we have a deal, or don't we?
Balto : Yes. But no tricks.
[takes rope off fox]
Balto : There. How can you help me find my daughter?
Fox : Easy. By giving you a little push.
[pushes Balto into the water]
Balto : Ahhhhh!
[surfaces]
Balto : Why did you do that? Help me!
Fox : Oh, but I did. And now you must help yourself.
Balto : [goes underwater, then surfaces again] Are you crazy? The current is too strong!
Fox : Then let the current take you!
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Balto : This has gone too far, Aleu, and it isn't our battle.
Aleu : But papa, I saw caribou!
Balto : Look, this could get very dangerous. Despite my dreams or anything else, I will not put you in any danger.
Aleu : But this isn't just about us anymore, papa. This is about something bigger. Don't you see? We're supposed to help them. I'm sorry, but whether I stay or go should be my decision.
Balto : That wind is a sign that winter's coming early. Your mother will be worried sick. We both leave in the morning.
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Jenna : But it's their time now. Why, I was their age when I was adopted by my girl.
Balto : But I don't think I can let them go, Jenna. Not yet.
Jenna : Balto, each of our children have their own lives to live. It's our job to love them, and then...
Boris : [in the background] LET GO!
Jenna : If we wait any longer, it will be harder for them to find homes. You know how humans have a soft spot for puppies.
Balto : Yeah. And so do I.
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Balto : Jenna.
Jenna : Balto, what are you doing here so early? Is Aleu alright?
Balto : I don't know. I was hoping she was with you. She's... kinda mad at me.
Jenna : Stay there.
[runs outside]
Jenna : Now tell me what happened.
Balto : [hops down from stack of crates] A hunter took aim at her.
Jenna : [gasps]
Balto : No, no. Don't worry. We got away. But I... finally had to tell her how humans see her.
Jenna : You mean you told her about being part...?
Balto : Yes. I should've done it sooner. I know that now. She's so angry with me. She must've run away.
Jenna : Run away?
Balto : I'm sorry, Jenna. I never thought it would turn out this way. I thought I could keep her safe.
Jenna : B-B-But she's not safe, she's running wild!
[starts to follow]
Balto : No, not you, Jenna. This is my fault, and it's something Aleu and I have to work out together. Don't worry. I'll find her.
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Balto : What, me forget? Never!
[yawns]
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Balto : Hey, pups! It's good to see you, too!
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Balto : How about they spend the night with me, then tomorrow we can all go on a picnic?
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Balto : Come on, being different is painful. Nobody knows that better than me. You know how some of the dogs around here still tease me because I'm half wolf?
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Terrier : There you are, laddies! I've been sniffin' all over for ye! The stork has landed. I repeat, the stork has landed!
Balto : Jenna? Jenna!
[runs toward the building Jenna's in]
Boris : What stork? I thought we were talking about raven.
[sudenly realizes]
Boris : Oh boy, *that* stork. I'm coming, Balto!
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Wolverine 2 : Stop following the raven.
Wolverine 1 , Wolverine 2 , Wolverine 3 : [vanishing into thin air] Don't go!
Balto : It's almost like they were... never there.
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Balto : [to Aleu about Niju] His blood may be pure but his motives aren't.
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Aleu : I don't understand papa, why did you attack him, what if he wanted to adopt me.
Balto : Err, guys, could you help me out here?
Muc : Oh of course err
[Muk gets pushed by luk]
Muc : Sorry mate but a wise polar bear always minds his own business.
Boris : [Clears throat] It is my opinion that...
[gets dragged away by Luk]
Boris : Ahhh!
Aleu : Well?
Balto : Okay, see, that hunter, was looking for wild animals to kill, for food and fur.
Aleu : So, I'm not a wild animal.
Balto : Well, He thought you were.
Aleu : What, why?
Balto : He thought you were a wolf.
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Boris : BALTO! WAKE UP!
[Throws bucket of water on Balto to wake him up]
Balto : Huh? What? What? What's the matter?
Boris : The matter is, you are having dream again.
[Balto shakes water all over Boris. Boris yells]
Boris : AHHH!
Balto : So what if I was, it's just a dream.
Boris : Hah! This "just a dream" is keeping you from a decent sleep! And if your eyes get any droopier, you will have to keep them open with toothpicks!
[Sticks his "finger" under Balto's eyelid to emphasize his point]
Balto : Boris, they'll stop drooping if you just go away and let me get some rest.
Boris : Wrong! You won't be getting any rest, not with that dream hanging 'round like... dark cloud.
[Sticks his wings over his head]
Balto : I hate it when you get dramatic.
Boris : How else to reach you? I'm telling you, boitshick, if you keep having same dream again and again, it MEANS SOMETHING.
Balto : Boris, dreams don't mean anything there just
[yawns]
Balto : dreams. now, do you wanna come with me? I have to go check on Jenna.
Boris : Of course I come. I'm not finished nagging you yet!
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Balto : I sure would like to know why I keep seeing that raven.
Aleu : You're been following a raven.
Balto : Yeah, I know it sounds dumb, I've been seeing this raven in my dreams.
Aleu : You're dreams?
Balto : I only followed it because it promised to help me find you.
Aleu : I've been seeing a raven too, I wasn't sure if I was following it, or if it was following me.
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Balto : Boris took me in and, after being raised by a goose it's a wonder I don't honk instead of bark.
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Balto : Calm down, Boris. There's also a fox, a wolverine...
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Balto : So what if I was? It's just a dream.
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Balto : Face it, Jenna. She looks more like a wolf than me. No human is ever going to want her.
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Balto : Oh, Jenna. They're beautiful, just like you.
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Balto : Take it easy there, tiger.
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Balto : It's been a long day, Jenna. Let's go home.
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Balto : At least you're still talking to me!
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Balto : At least we know the raven's on our side.
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Balto : If I did that I'd get splinters
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Balto : Boris, I hate it when you get dramatic.
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Balto : I've led a dog team before, but never a wolf pack.
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Balto : I'm going to find Aleu and bring her home!
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Balto : Come on, now! Uncle Boris isn't a chew toy!
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Nava the Wolf Shaman : I simply became one with the tree.
Balto : If I tried that, I'd get splinters.
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Balto : I'll go.
Aleu : No. You don't belong here. You belong home, with my mother. But I *do* belong here. It's my destiny.
Nava the Wolf Shaman : [to Balto] Aniu told me it would be the one who is wolf but does not know. I believed it was you, but I was wrong. It is your daughter.
Balto : Are you sure?
Aleu : [nods]
Balto : It's just... so hard to let my baby go.
Aleu : Papa, I'm not your... okay. So I'll always be your baby. Goodbye, papa. Tell mom... I've finally found my home.
[smiles]
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Aleu : Why did you come and find me?
Balto : I came to bring you home, Aleu.
Aleu : No. I don't wanna go home. Not until I find out who I am.
Balto : That's ridiculous, Aleu. You know who you are.
Aleu : No. I know *what* I am, but not
[short pause]
Aleu : *who* I am, and I'm not stopping until I find out.
Balto : Then I'm coming with you.
Aleu : [sweetly] Oh, papa.