Kala Kerchak, please! [to Tarzan, who escapes from her and Kerchak] Tarzan, come back here!
Played by Glenn Close 
Tarzan (1999) · 62 quotes
Tarzan (1999) · 62 quotes
8th most-quoted character in Tarzan (1999): in 6 of its 62 quotes
Most scenes with: Tarzan (3), Kerchak (3), Terk (2)
Can't you at least give him another chance?!
More lines from Kala
1 quote Kala Scenes with Kala
4 scenes Kala [Tarzan gets ready to scare Kala behind her back]
Don't even think about it.
How'd you know it was me?
Kala I'm your mother. I know everything. Now, where have you been?
I thought you knew everything.
[First lines; Phil Collins music playing a song Two Worlds] [singing]
Put your faith in what you most believe in / Two worlds, one family / Trust your heart / Let fate decide / To guide these lives we see...| A paradise untouched by man / Within this world blessed with love / A simple life, they live in peace...| Softly tread the sand below your feet now / Two worlds, one family / Trust your heart / Let fate decide / To guide these lives we see...| Beneath the shelter of the trees / Only love can enter here / A simple life, they live in peace...| Raise your head up / Lift high the load / Take strength from those that need you / Build high the walls / Build strong the beams / A new life is waiting / But danger's no stranger here...| No words describe a mother's tears / No words can heal a broken heart / A dream is gone, but where there's hope...| Somewhere something is calling for you / Two worlds, one family / Trust your heart / Let fate decide / To guide these lives we see... [song fades]
[Kala arrives at the level where the house is at and goes inside. The house is a mess as if someone or something has torn the entire place apart. Suddenly, she spots something. Two bodies are near a table, as well as bloody paw-prints on the floor. She swiftly backs off] [Kala looks down and spots a picture frame. Taking a look, he sees it is of two adult couples and a baby. He presumes that the bodies belong to the couple. But where's the baby? Just then, she hears a baby noise from a crib nearby. She walks towards it and looks in. A blue blanket is inside, covering something. Curiously, Kala uncovers the blanket. Underneath is a baby boy who is crying. He stops as he sees the gorilla looking at him, and coos curiously]
[Kala takes a closer look at the baby. Suddenly, the boy sneezes on her, causing her to back off. Then she gets confused as the baby squeaks happily at her, obviously wanting to be held. She picks him up by the leg and sniffs the baby's diaper and backs off in disgust] [The baby now looks at Kala, making bubbles with his mouth. Deciding to be silly for a bit, Kala chuckles and bursts the bubbles, making the baby giggle. Then the baby puts his tiny hands on her face, making her grin. This is the first time something other than a baby gorilla has touched her face. She places a hand on his hand. She grins once more as the baby touches her hands, cooing. Kala holds the child warmly in her arm, as the baby yawns and cuddles to her]
[Just before she can leave, Kala sniffs something familiar and looks up. Sure enough, it's Sabor. She has returned to see if she has missed anything. And sure enough, she sees the baby and plans to murder him] [The mother gorilla gets out of the road, holding the baby as Sabor pounces down to attack. She does her best to keep the baby from being harmed by her. Sabor tackles her, which results in the roof breaking. The three fall right on the tent. Kala tries to escape while Sabor, willing the baby, keeps a hold on her. She tries to slash her, only to get the tent instead] [Soon Sabor pins Kala to the wood while she holds her enemy by her neck. With a smirk, Sabor slashes her face, forcing her to let the baby go, causing him to fall to the net below. Kala gasps as Sabor sees him and goes after him. She sees Sabor and sees the baby boy rolling down on the net playfully. The boy doesn't know of the danger she is in as Sabor jumps into the net going after him] [Kala gets up and looks for the baby while he keeps rolling with Sabor getting closer. She looks down and sees the baby as he chuckles at her. Kala looks terrified as she sees Sabor. Luckily, she is having problems due to the net. Kala reaches down for the baby while Sabor tries to get him before she does so. The gorilla can't reach him. She gasps as the leopard jumps towards the baby, but he only ends up missing, making the baby bounce on the net. Kala catches for the baby, but only grabs his diaper, yet she gets him how to speak. Frantically, she tries to get him through the hole. As Sabor gets up, the net is cut loose, almost making her fall to her doom]
[Kala now sees the diaper slipping between two boards going towards the edge. She runs and grabs the baby in the nick of time, making him relieved to see the baby alright. But then, she turns around and sees Sabor breaking through. It seems like the two are trapped] [That is, until Kala sees a boat. Once Sabor gets through, she growls as she runs after the gorilla, who runs to the boat. Kala jumps in, causing it to slide to the ground below. The frustrated Sabor looks down and plans to get them, only to get carried up by her leg past the rope to the boat. For a while, it seems that the gorilla and the child won't make it, but soon the boat stops closer to the ground. Kala grins as she gets out of it. She looks up to see Sabor roaring, as she is all tangled up by the ropes. She sees this as a chance to escape and return to the clan with a new visitor. The song begins briefly once more]
[singing]
Every moment now, the bond grows stronger. Two worlds, one family. Trust your heart, let fate decide. To guide these lives we see!
Mama, look! Look over there!
Ape Voice
[Apes gather round Kala]
Kala! She's back!
Terk's Mother: Are you all right, dear?
Kala I'm fine. No, really, honestly. It's just that I got a little bit... sidetracked.
Well, isn't that, uh-- Well, so-- Well, it's just so, so-- That's freaky-lookin', okay? That's what it is.
Terk's Mother: Terkina!
Well, it is! I mean, what the heck is it anyway?
Kala He's a baby.
Whoa! Ow! I can't--So where's his mama?
Kala Well, I'm going to be his mother now.
You know he's not so bad once you get used to him. Kala's gonna be it's mother now.
Kala [Kala shows the baby to Kerchak]
Kerchak, I saved him from Sabor.
Kala, it won't replace the one we lost.
Kala I know that. But... he needs me.
But, it-it-it-- Kala, look at it! It´s not our kind! [sighs] No. You have to take it back.
Kala Take him back? But he'll die!
If the jungle wants him --
Kala I want him!
Kala, I cannot let you put our family in danger.
Kala Does he look dangerous to you?
Kala Yes. Sabor killed his family.
Are you sure?
Kala Yes. There are no others.
Kala Kerchak, I know he'll be a good son.
I said he could stay. That doesn't make him my son.
Kala [Kerchak leaves]
We will rest here for the night.
So, um, whatcha gonna call it?
Kala I'm gonna call him... Tarzan.
Tarzan? Okay. He's your baby.
Terk's Mother: All right, little lady, come on. It's way past your nest time.
Oh, Mom, five more minutes?
Terk's Mother: No.
Two more minutes?
Terk's Mother: No.
One more "minutes"?
Kala Oh, oh, no, shh, shh, don't cry, come on, come on, I'm here. [singing] Come stop your crying; it'll be all right. Come take my hand, hold it tight. I will protect you from all around you; I will be here; don't you cry.
[Phil Collins music playing a song You'll Be in My Heart] [singing]
For one so small, you seem so strong / My arms will hold you, keep you safe and warm / This bond between us can't be broken / I will be here, don't you cry...| 'Cause you'll be in my heart / Yes, you'll be in my heart / From this day on, now and forevermore...| You'll be in my heart / No matter what they say / You'll be here in my heart, always.
Kala Always... [song fades]
Everyone! we will avoid the strangers. Do not let them see you, and do not seek them out.
They mean us no harm, Kerchak.
Tarzan, I don't know that.
But, I do. I've spent time with them.
You may be willing to risk our safety, but I'm not.
Kala [Tarzan turns to leave, but Kala stops him.]
Tarzan, for once, listen to Kerchak!
[After Tarzan stops Kerchak to protect Jane, Professor Porter, and Clayton]
Kerchak, I didn't... I'm sorry, I-
[sternly; almost out of breath]
I asked you to protect our family. And you... betrayed us all.
[With a huge guilt on his face, Tarzan runs away, which makes Kala feel very sorry for him] [All alone, Tarzan stands watching a ship ready to leave as Kala approaches him]
I'm so confused.
Kala [sighs]
Come with me. There's something I should've shown you long ago.
[Kala brings Tarzan to the tree-house where she finds him] [The moment they get in, Tarzan begins to look around it. Then, he begins to recognize the touch of the blanket while yet looking at the surrounding of the tree-house. Just then, he steps on the picture frame. As he cleans the dust, he can see his baby picture along with his real parents]
Is this me? [as Kala nods] And this is my father, and, and my...
Kala Now you know. Tarzan, I just want you to be happy, whatever you decide.
[Then, she walks outside, letting him choose his own path] [As Tarzan walks out, he was dressed in a civilized outfit as Kala sniffs in despair] [walking up to his mother]
No matter where I go, you will always be my mother.
Kala [sighs and weeping]
And you will always be in my heart. [as Tarzan walks off as she watches] Oh, goodbye, Tarzan.
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