Justin and the Knights of Valour

Justin and the Knights of Valour

Year: 2013

Runtime: 90 mins

Language: English

Director: Manuel Sicilia

AnimationAdventure

A heart-warming tale about friendship, honor & courage, which sees a young boy become a man as he embarks on a quest to become a knight.

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1

Knights outlawed after the king's death

With the king dead, Gabylonia bans knights and replaces them with lawyers. Reginald fully supports the shift, shaping Justin's path toward law rather than chivalry. The realm's security feels fragile as the old code seems to fade from daily life.

After the king's death Gabylonia
2

Justin vows to recover Sir Roland's missing sword

When Justin learns his grandfather Sir Roland's sword is missing, he resolves to recover it. He leaves behind the familiar streets of Gabylonia to seek training and guidance on a path toward knighthood. The quest marks the start of a journey that could redefine his identity.

Before departure Gabylonia
3

Grandmother sends him to Tower of Wisdom

Lilly urges Justin to seek training at the Tower of Wisdom, believing the place can shape seekers into true knights. He accepts, sensing the discipline of the old code might still be within reach. This decision sets him on a formal path toward knighthood.

Before departure Tower of Wisdom
4

Justin visits Lara and receives a lucky sock

Before leaving, Justin visits Lara, who barely notices him, but offers a dirty sock as a token of luck. He vows to return the sock once he proves himself worthy. The gesture plants a spark that will complicate his quest with romantic tension.

Before departure Lara's residence
5

Broken Eagle Inn encounter and first defense

On the road, Justin reaches the Broken Eagle Inn, now a fast-food hub. He defends Talia from guards Igor and Slamski, earning her attention and revealing a bond that hints at destiny beyond the quest. Melquiades the wizard and the inn's atmosphere hint at larger forces at work.

Early in the journey Broken Eagle Inn
6

Heraclio returns with an army; Clorex's mischief begins

Exiled knight Heraclio arrives with a band of criminals, threatening the Queen and Reginald as the knights' ban destabilizes Gabylonia. At the Broken Eagle, Clorex begins collecting signatures and sowing confusion, posing as a real knight and complicating Justin's path.

After exile returns Gabylonia
7

Tower training and final test with Gustav

Justin trains with Braulio, Legantir, and Sir Blucher at the Tower, learning the true weight of the old code. For the final test, he faces Gustav, a mechanical-winged alligator with a flamethrower, a scene that tests his resolve beyond mere swordplay. The test ends unsuccessfully, leaving him wounded and sent home to recover.

During training Tower of Wisdom
8

Return to the Broken Eagle; loyalties tested

Back at the Broken Eagle, Justin reconnects with Talia and confronts the inn's shifting loyalties. Clorex's opportunism grows, while Melquiades' distracting showmanship continues to blur the line between hero and fraud. Talia begins to rethink her position in Gabylonia's changing world.

After training Broken Eagle Inn
9

Lara's coming-of-age party and love for Clorex

During Lara's coming-of-age party, she discovers she has feelings for Clorex, whose outward bravado masks cowardice. Justin's hopes for a hero's role clash with the reality of shifting loyalties around him. The party underscores how appearances mislead in Gabylonia.

Lara's coming-of-age party Lara's party location
10

Lara is kidnapped; Clorex delivers her to Heraclio

A humiliating display as a would-be knight is followed by Lara's kidnapping. Clorex, still playing the knight, helps Heraclio abduct Lara and take her to the exile knight's camp, reigniting the danger to Gabylonia. The rescue mission now becomes personal for Justin.

After the party Heraclio's camp / Gabylonia
11

Rescue plan and journey to Heraclio's hideout

Talia informs Justin of Lara's kidnapping, and Melquiades guides them toward Heraclio's hideout. The trio prepares a plan to infiltrate the exile knight's stronghold and rescue Lara, testing their resolve under mounting pressure.

Following kidnapping Heraclio's hideout
12

Climactic duel and Heraclio's fall

Justin and Talia rally against overwhelming odds, as Blucher arrives with Gustav to tilt the battle. Talia defeats Clorex and rescues Lara; Justin disarms Heraclio and fells him by a waterfall. The realm breathes a sigh of relief as the threat to Gabylonia ends.

Climactic Heraclio's hideout / waterfall
13

Kingdom restored; knighthood and new era begin

The Queen knights Justin, and Reginald agrees to restore the knights to their former place in the realm. Lara faints at the sock moment, adding warmth and humor to the victory. Justin and Talia kiss as they begin a new partnership, and a statue and hall for knights-to-be are unveiled, promising a hopeful future.

After victory Gabylonia capital / Tower grounds

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