Scene 1: The Family Dinner
Miguel: (singing) I am Miguel, a young boy,
My dream is to play music, but
My family won’t let me.
I’ll prove to them I can be the great musician.
(Miguel stands up to play guitar, but is stopped by his grandmother)
Grandma Ernesto: Miguel! No, no, no, no, no, no!
Music is not for us! It’s the music of the living!
Our ancestors are the ones who should be celebrated!
(Grandma Ernesto storms out)
Scene 2: The Discovery of the Photo
Miguel: (vibrating with excitement) I found the photo!
But… who is this? (holds up the photo showing his great-grandfather, Ernesto de la Cruz)
Hernán: That’s Ernesto de la Cruz, the great musician!
He was the one who brought music to our family.
But he left because he fell in love with a woman who wasn’t allowed to be with us.
Scene 3: The Journey to the Land of the Dead
Miguel: (singing) I have to find Ernesto de la Cruz!
I will go to the Land of the Dead!
Mamá Coco: Miguel! Stop! You don’t understand!
Our family is cursed!
Every time a child of ours leaves, they disappear forever!
Miguel: No! I have to do this! I will find a way to break the curse!
Scene 4: The Land of the Dead
Miguel: (in awe) This place is amazing!
But… where is Ernesto de la Cruz?
Imelde: You must find him and win his heart.
Then you will be allowed to stay here.
Scene 5: The Contest
Miguel: (singing) I’ll play for you, Ernesto!
I’ll play the music of the living!
Ernesto: (amazed) You’re very talented, Miguel.
But I must ask you a question: What is the most important thing in life?
Miguel: Love. (points to the picture of his family)
Ernesto: Then you must return to the Land of the Living and live with your family.
That is the only way to break the curse.
Scene 6: The Family Reunion
Miguel: (singing) I found my family!
Mamá Coco: Miguel, we made a mistake.
We should have supported you all along.
Miguel: (smiling) I just wanted to play music.
Mamá Coco: That’s what we do. We play music.
And that’s what you’ll do, too.
Scene 7: The Breaking of the Curse
Miguel: (singing) I have a family, and that’s enough.
I will break the curse!
Grandma Ernesto: (tearfully) You have returned.
You have shown us the way.
This summary captures the essence of the English dialogue from “Coco,” a touching tale that explores family, love, and the enduring bond between generations. The movie’s dialogue is filled with beautiful songs and poignant exchanges that leave a lasting impression on the audience.
