Bear Roots Movie

his idea is an extended/redone full-length movie version of the Kissyfur Pilot episode, Bear Roots.

## Plot

The story begins in Sarasota Florida, where the circus animals rest for the winter, Two circus bears, Violet and Gus along with many circus animals are get on a train around the United States. One day, in Summer, the bears are blessed with a son, and decide to name their son, Kissyfur. (Originally Christopher, but couldn't pronounce it right,) once their circus duties were done for the year, Gus and Violet teach Kissyfur their circus tricks, as they dream of retiring to the forest. A few days after Spring started, Gus mourns Violet‘s death on a rainy night, due to a circus trick gone wrong, and to the ringmaster’s impatience. Later that same night, Gus realizing that the circus only cared about money, and not the well-being of the animals, decides to escape along with his depressed son, first chance they get. On the way to the next town, minutes after entering the state of Missouri, which the Bears see as "Misery". the train car, where Kissyfur and Gus is in, is struck by lightning, and falls to a stream, shattering as the bears are enduring the river rapids as the train conductor tells the circus workers what happened.

They both manage to get to shore, safely, as the sun was going up. Kissyfur and Gus decide to make a home at the swamp, filled with families of animals, most of whom, curious or afraid of the new visitors. While Gus constructed his home, Kissyfur goes to find some vines. But, Charles, a Black Warthog rallies the other animals to chase out the bear cub, but, are forced to run, when they see Floyd and Jolene, two gators. Kissyfur, thinking the other animals are still chasing him, hides under a tree. He then, hears a voice calling for help. Kissyfur looks up and spots a piglet on a tree branch. The pig introduces himself as Duane, as Kissyfur introduces Himself, getting the pig down. Seconds later, a white rabbit girl speeds past, accidentally crashing into Kissyfur, who bumps into a young porcupine, and gets stung in the back. The rabbit apologizes to Kissyfur and introduces Herself as Beehonie, and the porcupine introduces himself as Stuckey. Beehonie then introduces Toot the Beaver, (who is afraid of the bear cub.) Lennie the Warthog, and Ralph Packrat. Beehonie asked where Kissyfur came from. but, Duane explains that they have to be well rested for spring school tomorrow. Kissyfur then headed back to his house, tired and with few materials for the house.

The next morning, Kissyfur talked to his dad about spring school. Thinking his son needs an education, Gus allows him to go. Kissyfur, thanks to the other cubs’ directions, makes it to class with minutes to spare. Kissyfur makes a first good impression to the swamp cubs, except Lennie, of course. At the start of class, Emmy Lou (A blue bear who looks a lot like His late mother) asked Kissyfur if had any schooling, and the Cub responds that His parents taught Him plenty of Circus tricks. Knowing that Kissyfur doesn’t have proper schooling, Emmy Lou takes this as a challenge. Once class was over, and the rest of the cubs headed home, Kissyfur accidentally said “Thanks, Mom” to Emmy Lou, who asked why the Bear Cub said something silly. In private, Kissyfur explained that His mother died. Emmy Lou apologized, as Kissyfur walked off. Returning home, Kissyfur sees the interior of his home, and it’s a kitchen and living room. Gus then said to look forward to tomorrow, to see the upstairs. The next day, as the other cubs, headed for the School Tree, they (except Lennie) want to learn circus tricks, as well. Kissyfur says to them, that some circus tricks are easy like juggling and card tricks, and some tricks are too dangerous or difficult, like being shot out of a cannon, tightrope walking from a high height, and riding a unicycle. (“**Lots of Practice**” sung by Kissyfur) However, two gators Floyd and Jolene attack The Cubs and run for it, during the chase, Kissyfur uses his skills to confound the gators, as the cubs run, Shelby the Elderly Turtle who witnessed it, congratulated Kissyfur for keeping the cubs safe, which could make a difference in the swamp-naming ceremony in less than a week. Kissyfur makes it to class seconds before it started. During class, however, as the grownups, led by Charles proceed to chase out Kissyfur again, Emmy Lou stepped in, and ordered the animals not to harm Kissyfur as the cubs called them out for being less than grateful for what Kissyfur did. So, the animals left, ashamed, except Charles, disappointed that He was denied that chance. Later in the day, Gus shows his son His very own bedroom, which Kissyfur looked in awe. In the couple of days that passed, Kissyfur and Gus is introduced to the cubs' families, Beehonie's gardener parents, Archie and Winifred. Stuckey's folks, Nora and Remy. Duane's parents, Clay and Sandy. Lennie's folks, Charles and Madge. Toot's diligent parents, Lily and Reed. And Ralph's meticulous no-nonsense folks, Chelsea and Nathan.

At sundown, Madge spots Gus building something out of a tree, and goes to inform Her husband Charles, but stops when She sees a small group of hunters exploring. She informs the nearest denizens to hide and camouflage their homes as Humans enter the swamp. However, Gus and Kissyfur didn't know about the hunters, as their home wasn't hidden, but, Hours later, the humans leave with some improperly discarded trash as they head back to civilization. Once it was safe, Madge tells Charles that Gus is building something. Charles makes a wild guess and thinks that Gus is building a weapon, so Charles orders Toot's Father, to find out what weapon it is, and destroy it. Nearby, a few shadows spot the un-camouflaged homes while following Gus and Kissyfur's tracks to the swamp. Soon, Toot's Dad visits Gus and asks what He's building. Gus answers that He's constructing a Paddlecab. And seeing some of the shoddy detail, Toot's Father checks the paddlecab and gets rid of any errors on it and makes it more seaworthy. Then, He leaves and says to Gus, "Tell Your son I said thanks for making My son smile. also, get the time to camouflage your home when any humans enter the swamp". Toot's Dad reports to Charles that Gus was building a boat, then, He heads for home.

Days later, Kissyfur readies himself to go to the school tree, He sees Shelby the turtle in a panic, informing the denizens that a big group of humans are tearing the camouflage off the Denizens' homes and capturing them in cages. Kissyfur then tells His father that humans are attacking the swamp. Gus and Kissyfur head there and spots the Ringmaster capturing Emmy Lou against Her will, Gus manages to fight off the humans, freeing Emmy-Lou, and they head back to His house with Kissyfur covering their tracks. Gus and Emmy-Lou formulate a plan to save the Denizens as Beehonie tired from running, reaches and hides in Kissyfur's house, telling the bears that Her folks got captured. While in hiding, Kissyfur and Beehonie look at their swamp from a window, and Kissyfur wondered if His Dad was right about leaving the circus. Beehonie then starts to have feelings for the young circus bear. (“**A Brighter Future (Even after the Sun goes down)**” sung by Beehonie) Without warning, Floyd and Jolene break into the house and head upward to eat Kissyfur and Beehonie, who exit through the window, and run into a deeper part of the Swamp. as Gus and Emmy-Lou are captured, while the gators stole Gus' boat to escape.

After reaching the train station by foot, Kissyfur and Beehonie without being seen, spot the denizens in cages, to be put inside a train. Kissyfur, seeing a crate of firecrackers in one of the cars, heads to said car, but not before Beehonie hugs Him for luck. Kissyfur goes inside said car, and uses a couple of rocks to heat a fuse of a firecracker roll, scaring the workers. Kissyfur, without being spotted, goes in the animal train car, with Beehonie jumping aboard, as the train started, and headed North, toward Human Civilization. Charles who was captured, along with the others, were told from one of the circus animals, that they were going to perform against their will to humans. (“**Life as a Caged Animal**" sung by the swamp Population) Kissyfur and Beehonie free the denizens, as Beehonie formulates a plan to free Gus and Emmy Lou. Miles later, Gus and Emmy-Lou are performing their routine against their will, as Emmy Lou is to perform a dangerous stunt, The Trapeze Maze, where the performer must traverse the trapezes, from one side to the other, but some of the trapezes, have weakened ropes, which could break, the same stunt that killed Kissyfur's mother. Just as the stunt started, The Swamp Denizens (Disguised as clowns) attack the circus workers, as the spectators ran away. The ringmaster, refusing to let the animals escape, tells His henchmen to re-capture the animals. Gus, not wanting Emmy Lou to suffer the same fate as Violet, uses a ladder to help Emmy-Lou get down safely, as Kissyfur keeps the Ringmaster distracted. during the chaos, the ringmaster uses his whip to strike at the young bear, but accidentally strikes a searchlight, causing a fire to spread over the circus tent. The Denizens make a run for it as the Ringmaster orders the workers to go after them, but they run away due to the fire. the Ringmaster and the fire corner Kissyfur, but makes a jump through the fire, escaping the tent.

The Animals look at the burning circus tent as Kissyfur sheds tears thinking that His Dad and Emmy Lou died in the fire, until He and the others see Emmy Lou and Gus walk out of the fire. Kissyfur shed tears of joy, knowing both of them are safe. seconds later, Floyd and Jolene exit the paddlecab arriving at the site, thinking they were more than far enough away from the circus people. Then, Gus grabs the Gators and tells them, to stay away from His friends, and not to harm their children, eat fish and swamp moss from now on. Gus tosses the Gators south. Gus and the denizens turn some of the circus props as makeshift boats and attach them to Gus' Paddlecab and head back home, as the ringmaster is arrested.

On their way back to the swamp, as the other animals look at the night sky, Kissyfur is worried that since Humans found the homes of every animal living in the swamp, decide to go elsewhere. Beehonie, remembers something. while freeing the others, Beehonie found a newspaper saying that Circuses are to stop using animals, or face criminal charges. Knowing that They're free from the circus at last, The Denizens along with Gus and Kissyfur celebrate. (**New Home (Reprise)** sung by Gus, Kissyfur, and the Swamp Animals) Arriving home, Gus sees the spirit of Violet, in the forest, smiling and vanishing as Gus smiles while shedding some tears. The next morning, the cubs teach Kissyfur the game of swamp-ball, as Kissyfur taught the denizens some circus tricks, as Gus announces the Grand Opening of his Paddlecab business and most of the denizens agree to name their hometown Paddlecab County. In a Mid-credits scene, Floyd and Jolene are in search of food, and are covered in leeches, causing them to scream, waking up a slew of bats, who chase the gators to parts unknown.

## Memorable quotes

* The End of Kissyfur’s first day of school.

Emmy Lou - Class Dismissed. (The cubs leave) Be sure to get home safely. And you as well, Kissyfur.

Kissyfur - Thanks, Mom. Oh, I mean— (the cubs react, and after a few seconds, Emmy Lou softly laughs)

Emmy Lou - It’s alright, Kissyfur. There have been some students in plenty of schools, who accidentally say “Mom” to some teachers.

## Trailer Transcript

Announcer - In the 80s, A man named Phil Mendez created a book for His son. Soon the book became popular, then the character was given a cartoon. But, as time went by, He became forgotten, until now.

Kissyfur - MOM!

Announcer - This is Kissyfur.

Kissyfur - Dad... It won’t be the same...

Announcer - And His father, Gus, a sixth-generation circus bear.

Gus - Son, Me and Your Mother considered leaving the circus some time after you were born.

Announcer - Who find themselves in a new adventure, no circus animal ever had.

Kissyfur - Dad?

Gus - What a beautiful sight.

Announcer - Complete with a group of swamp animals. The Impressionable Beaver, Toot...

Toot - I wonder if I could do that, too.

Announcer - Beehonie, the charming Rabbit...

Beehonie - Wow! The circus has jugglers, clowns, and tightrope walkers?

Announcer - And the soft-hearted Emmy-Lou.

Emmy-Lou - Gus, what do you think of the Swamp?

Announcer - But, like the circus, the swamp has its share of dangers.

Lennie - Run for it!

Kissyfur - Wait! You can't just leave Me there!

Gus - A Human is entering the swamp?

Jolene - Well! a new face in the swamp. and it's a bear's face.

Kissyfur - You're right, Dad. It IS a beautiful sight.

Announcer - Kissyfur. Coming to Peacock in a TV near You. Or if you want, at Movie Theaters.

## Opening Credits

As the opening credits went on, at night, We see a swampy Forest at night, and through it, is a tree where two chickens are asleep, nearby, is a pile of sticks and logs in a pond. The scene changes to a cavern, then, through more trees, We see a giant log slanted to the right, near a rabbit burrow. The scene changes to a giant tree stump, then a small tree stump, and then finally, the school tree. The screen blacks out and changes to a circus’ winter quarters, where the animals are asleep as the credits end.

## End Credits

### Part 1

During the "With the Voice Talents of in Order of performance", We see posters of the characters performing circus tricks on posters. Kissyfur making a paw-stand with Gus riding a unicycle, Violet on a trapeze while wearing an angel’s robe, The ringmaster holding a whip, The Warthogs forming a Pyramid (With Lennie at the top), Stuckey scaredly juggles some cream pies, Floyd and Jolene showing their teeth, Emmy-Lou pie-tin spinning, Duane on a not-so-high wire over a mud puddle, Beehonie juggling balls with Her ears, Howie wearing goggles while flying, Archie and Winifred doing card tricks, Shelby waking up to see a clock attached to a roll of firecrackers, Toot using His tail as a springboard to catch a strawberry as Reed and Lily watch from another poster, Clay and Sandy looking at trick mirrors looking thin, The Cackle Sisters looking at a plate of bugs. Ralph and His folks performing flower magic,

### Part 2

In the background as the rest of the credits roll, the scene changes with sepia stills.

1. Gus and His mate looking at a newborn Kissyfur
2. Kissyfur and Gus shedding tears mourning
3. The Train going off the rails
4. Kissyfur inside the train car looking at the lake
5. Kissyfur and Gus outside looking in wonder of the swamp
6. Gus making adjustments to His new home as Charles looks with disdain
7. Lennie, Duane, and Ralph laughing at Kissyfur stuck upside down as Beehonie, Stuckey, and Toot look worried
8. Floyd and Jolene approach the trapped Kissyfur as the cubs run away
9. Kissyfur walking off angry as the cubs look at Him
10. Kissyfur being consoled by Emmy Lou
11. Kissyfur doing some circus acts as some of the animals applaud
12. Madge hiding in a shrub from hunters
13. Reed looking at Gus' Boat
14. Shelby running in a panic
15. Gus scaring the circus workers while saving Emmy Lou
16. Kissyfur and Beehonie looking at the horizon
17. Kissyfur seeing His Father and Emmy Lou in separate cages
18. Kissyfur being hugged by Beehonie
19. Beehonie freeing the denizens of their cages
20. Emmy Lou losing her balance on a wire
21. The Ringmaster accidentally whipping a searchlight, causing it to catch fire
22. Gus sheds tears as He sees Emmy Lou holding an unconscious Kissyfur
23. Kissyfur, Gus, and the animals riding the Paddlecab back home.
24. The Denizens looking at the night sky.