Prologue (Tale of two Brothers)

==Transcript==
Lebo M:
Nants ingonyama bagithi baba. Sithi uhm ingonyama. Ingonyama. [The sun rises, turning the sky from black to red.] Nants ingonyama bagithi baba. [Various animals, including a rhino, several topi, and a colony of meerkats, lift their heads in the direction of the sun.] Sithi uhm ingonyama. [A cheetah pauses on the edge of a ridge, tail lashing.] Ingonyama. Siyo nqoba. Ingonyama. [Storks walk through a shallow body of water, look at one another, then take to the air.]
Chorus:
Ingonyama nengw' enamabala. Ingonyama nengw' enamabala. [A flock of birds flies past a giant waterfall.] Ingonyama nengw' enamabala. Ingonyama nengw' enamabala. [A herd of elephants marches past Mount Kilimanjaro. A flock of birds begins to follow overhead.] Ingonyama nengw' enamabala. Ingonyama nengw' enamabala. (Sithi uhm.) Ingonyama nengw' enamabala. [Flamingos fly over a river. Above them, more and more flamingos join in, flying in the same direction.] Ingonyama nengw' enamabala. (Sithi uhm.) Ingonyama nengw' enamabala. [A herd of springbok prances through the mist.]
Carmen Twillie:
From the day we arrive on the planet [An adult giraffe crests a hill, followed by a baby.] and, blinking, step into the sun, [The baby giraffe steps into the sunlight, closing its eyes against the glare.] there's more to see than can ever be seen, [The giraffes survey a large group of animals moving across the savanna down below, then descend the ridge to join them.] more to do than can ever be done. [Ants carrying leaves march across a branch. A zebra herd frolics below.] There's far too much to take in here, [A flock of guinea fowl bobs along the ground, with elephants slowly moving into view behind them.] more to find than can ever be found. [A lone guinea fowl hurries out of the dust, nearly getting trampled by an elephant.] But the sun rolling high [The reflection of the sun in a river is shattered as the group of animals crosses.] through the sapphire sky [A herd of zebras splashes through the river.] keeps great and small on the endless round. [More animals cross the river, including an elephant with birds resting on its tusks.] It's the circle of life, [A crowd of animals gathers around Pride Rock.] and it moves us all, [Zuzu swoops over the herd, heading toward Ahadi, who stands alone on the promontory.] through despair and hope, through faith and love, [Zuzu bows to Ahadi, then looks up. Ahadi glares down at Zuzu before his face breaks into a warm smile.] till we find our place [A herd of kudus watches as the tip of a staff bobs between them. The animals part to make way for Rafiki. Ahadi smiles down at him.] on the path unwinding [Rafiki climbs Pride Rock.] in the circle, [Once at the top, Rafiki embraces Mufasa.] the circle of life. [Ahadi and Rafiki look expectantly behind them.]
[Uru sits with a golden bundle in her paws. Ahadi approaches, and the two nuzzle. Uru licks the bundle, which turns to reveal the infant Mufasa and Askari. Rafiki beams at the two cubs, then shakes his staff over the two cubs. Mufasa and Askari paws at the gourds. Rafiki breaks a gourd open, dips his thumb in the juice, and marks Mufasa and Askari's forehead. Rafiki grabs a handful of sand and sprinkles it over Mufasa and Askari, causing him to sneeze. Ahadi and Uru nuzzle. Rafiki takes Mufasa in his arms and carries him away, with Ahadi and Uru grabs Askari exchanging a joyful look. As Rafiki nears the promontory, the animals below raise their heads expectantly.]
Carmen Twillie:
It's the circle of life, [Rafiki lifts Simba into the air for all the animals to see. In answer, the animals rear onto their hind legs. Elephants raise their trunks and trumpet.] and it moves us all, [Monkeys cheer, jumping and stamping the ground. Zebras bray and stamp, raising dust.] through despair and hope, through faith and love, [Mufasa watches the scene below him, seemingly confused and unaffected.] till we find our place [A single beam of light shines through the clouds, illuminating Simba.] on the path unwinding [The animals bow to Simba.] in the circle, the circle of life. [The sun shines down on Pride Rock, with the animals watching as Simba is presented from atop Pride Rock.]
[The title card appears, then fades]
Askari: Mother, is this all there is to eat?
Uru: l'm sorry, my dear. The land has been changing. That is why we must walk as far as we can each day, until we reach the Pridelands. Mufasa, Askari, quickly, come here. Look, up there. An antelope leg. It is very special.
Mufasa: [Giggling] An antelope leg. lt is very special.
*Ahadi: lt'll help you grow strong.
*Askari: Where we are going? There are so many of these leaves.
*Uru: Come along.
*Askari and Mufasa: (laughs)
*Uru: The land is filled with green food, more than you could ever eat and more cool water than you could ever drink. It's a wonderful, beautiful place, where we'll live happily with many more of our own kind.
*Mufasa: When will we arrive?
*Ahadi: The bright circle must pass over many times. We must follow it to where it touches the ground.
*Askari: Have you ever seen the Great Valley?
*Uru: No.
*Mufasa: Well, how do you know it's really there?
*Uru: Some things you see with your eyes; others you see with your heart.
*Askari: [sighs] l don't understand, Mother.
Uru: You will, my sons. You will.
*Askari and Mufasa: [Giggling]
*Ahadi: Askari, Mufasa, don't you wander too far.
*Shenzi: Hey!
*Askari and Mufasa: Ha ha ha!
*Banzai: What are you laughing at?
*Oh!
*[Honk]
*[Grrr]
*[Grrr]
*[Grrr]
*Ahadi: Askari, Mufasa!
*Banagi: Come, Shenzi, Banzai and Ed. Hyenas never play with Lions.
*Shenzi, Banzai and Ed: Grr!
*Uru: Askari, Mufasa!
*Banagi: [Grrr]
*Banzai: Hyenas never play with Lions.
Askari: A lion? Hmm. Mother, what's a lion?
Uru: Why, that's what we are, dear.