The Water Carriers Jamillah and Aladdin

GENIE: I was delighted when Jamillah was born.

The seventh child is always a lucky child.

Her big brothers adored her and she adored them.

Her grandfather, Jiddo, told her magical stories,

which is how she learned about me.

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.

Who drew that? I'm way handsomer.

Jamillah grew up to be courageous.

One rainy day,

Jiddo sent her up to the attic to get a box from his trunk.

Boy, was she in for a surprise!

If any genie is in this lamp,

could you give me a wish?

Your wish is my command.

-RUMBLING

-Oh!

Listen, don't go dropping the lamp again, OK?

But...

greetings, O wondrous one! Tell me your wish.

I wish for...

an...

adventure.

I don't need help, Nooni. I can get the water myself.

You're not strong enough, Aladdin.

I'm as strong as a tree.

Not quite that strong.

That barrel is very heavy when it's full.

I can do it.

See these muscles?

Do you promise to bring back a full barrel?

Full to the brim.

Hmm...

All right.

We'll see how you do.

I won't spill a drop - just you wait and see.

Surprised to see you here on your own, Aladdin.

-That looks like a heavy barrel.

-But I'm really strong.

-I can do pretty much anything.

-Can you give me some water?

Of course.

Thank you. You're a good boy.

I am good and wise and smart.

And strong...

Very...

very...strong.

Why is this cart so heavy?

SHE LAUGHS

Jamillah!

Hey, just thought I'd drop in.

Need any help?

Well, I don't NEED help, but if you insist.

Right. Ready?

Go on. This...

is...heavy.

GOAT BLEATS

What did you do that for?

Hey, goat, shoo!

-You're in our way.

-GOAT BLEATS

I've never seen a real goat before. Only in books.

Seriously?

Where do you get your milk from?

Erm, from the supermarket.

Aladdin, are you bothering my goat?

No, he's bothering us.

Can you move him?

Have you tried pushing a goat that doesn't want to budge?

Well, I have and it's impossible.

I disagree, it's very possible.

Well, if you can get that goat to move, I'll eat my hat.

Come on. Here you go.

Come on, lad.

THEY LAUGH

I hope your hat's tasty.

Nice job.

Thanks.

-Hello, Masha.

-Oh, forgive me, Aladdin.

It's so hot, I can barely speak.

Would you like some water?

Oh, kindness.

Yes, if I may have a sip or two, I will reward you with a story.

Oh!

Mmm!

Mmm!

Oh, delightful!

Mmm!

And now for that story.

This is a tale of Abu, the raindrop.

Like all raindrops, Abu lived in the cloud.

One day, Abu saw a range of mountains.

On one side it was green and lush.

On the other side it was brown and dry.

What a lovely boy your Aladdin is.

I saw him at the well.

He gave me water from his own barrel.

Very kind.

Oh, smart boy your Aladdin.

This goat is as slow as an old dopey dormouse,

but Aladdin gave it some water and got it to move.

Is there going to be any water left?

Abu, the last of all,

straight into the mouth of a storyteller named Masha.

Masha never forgot the kindness of Abu,

and all those that give water to the thirsty.

And that's how my story ends.

-Thank you.

-Oh, thank you, kind boy.

-Bye-bye.

-Bye.

JAMILLAH SIGHS

Can we please stop for some water?

Sure, but just a little.

We don't want to waste it.

Let's go.

Ah, this cart is much lighter now.

Must be getting stronger.

I've just seen your lovely boy.

My daft boy you mean.

Daft? How is he daft?

Cos I sent him for water and he's giving it all away.

This is true, I took a few buckets myself.

He is generous, that one.

Made it!

Oh, no!

Oh, no...

Can't we just get more water?

We only get one barrel a week.

Oh, Mum is going to be so mad!

Here she comes! Go, go!

Genie, can you hear me?

Genie!

Mother, hello!

So, how was your trip to the well?

Great.

Ah, Genie, quick.

-Do you see that barrel?

-I see it.

Could you fill it with water?

Usual terms and conditions apply,

but, yes, I could fill it with water.

Then, do it, genie! Please, hurry!

I hear and obey.

Let's see, the water wish is "bila bala".

Or is it "shila shala"?

JAMILLAH GROANS

Ah! Got it!

Sharima sharila,

orsahma barilla!

Well, then, I shall just take some water to wash my hands.

Wait!

-Before you do that, let me tell you how it happened.

-Mmm-hmm.

-First it was the wash woman and then...

-The goatherd?

-Uh-huh.

And then Masha, the storyteller.

And then whatever water was left dripped down the road.

And for all of that, you get...

..this.

At first I was upset, but then I thought..

..you may not be a reliable boy,

but you are...

a generous boy.

Well, it won't be easy, but...

..we'll manage.

It's full!

What?

Of course it's full. What did you expect of me?

Genie?

Genie, I knew it was you.

You can thank Jamillah,

although, actually, it was me.

I'm not only a strong boy, and good and smart and wise,

I'm a generous boy.

(Animal.)

Do you want some?

No, thank you.

-Give it to Jamillah, she'll have it.

-No, Genie...

THEY LAUGH

Now that Aladdin had all the water he could ever need,

it was time for Jamillah to go.

It was nice to get home and see her family,

but Jamillah couldn't wait for her next adventure with Aladdin,

and me - her brilliant genie.

# So what is your wish? Say, O wondrous one

# Just don't rock my lamp and your will is done

# No need for applause Yes, I'm number one

# A thousand years in here It's been too long

# Your genius genie so smart and strong

# Shazam, alakazam Oh, it's all gone wrong

# She's Jamillah, she's a scamp

# I'm the genie from the lamp

# That's Aladdin, he's a lad in old Baghdad

# She's Jamillah, she's a scamp

# I'm the genie from the lamp

# That's Aladdin, he's a lad in old Baghdad

# She's Jamillah, she's a scamp

# I'm the genie from the lamp

# Empty barrels Who's to blame

# Then Aladdin looked again

# La la la la la la la

# La la la la la la la

# La la la la la la la

# La la la la la la la. #

Hey!