The Princess and the Robot

The Princess and the Robot

Year: 1983

Runtime: 93 mins

Language: Portuguese

Director: Mauricio de Sousa

AnimationAdventureFantasyFamily

Lord Raider and his cute robot live on Planet Carrotland. A burst from the Pulsar star energizes the robot just as he falls for Princess Mimi, a pink bunny. Their romance is threatened when the king announces a tournament to decide who will marry the princess, putting the couple’s future in jeopardy.

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1

Star lands on Carrotland and awakens the Robot

A pulsating star from a heart-shaped planet blasts through space and crashes onto Carrotland, striking the Robot who longs for Princess Mimi. The impact stirs a new sense of purpose in him and fuels the quest to win the princess's hand. This moment sets the entire adventure in motion.

Arrival on Carrotland Carrotland
2

Robot enters the royal tournament for Mimi's hand

The Robot enters a royal tournament to win Princess Mimi's hand. He faces numerous opponents, including Lord Raider, a space traveler chasing fortune. The crowd watches as his metal resolve and courage are put to the test.

During the tournament Carrotland arena
3

Final round ends in a tie; coin toss decides fate

The tournament culminates in a tie between Raider and the Robot. A coin toss decides who gains the final advantage, heightening the stakes for both competitors. Spectators wonder whether fate will favor metal or luck.

Final round Carrotland arena
4

Robot wins the match but is barred by lack of heart

The Robot wins the final match, but Raider claims he cannot marry the Princess because he lacks a real heart. The King confirms the rule, yet offers a chance: fetch the pulsating star and embed it in the Robot's engine to give him a true heart. If he fails, Raider will marry the Princess.

After final Royal Court, Carrotland
5

King issues three-day deadline for heart quest

The King sets a three-day deadline for the heart quest, warning that time is running out. The Robot must retrieve the pulsating star and install it before Raider's marriage goes ahead. The mystery of the magical heart now becomes a race against Carrotland time.

Countdown begins Royal Court, Carrotland
6

Raider attacks with a radius packer

On the streets of Carrotland, Raider attacks the Robot using a radius packer, stuffing people into gift boxes. The device turns foes into wrapped symbols of defeat, sowing chaos. The Robot fights back but is knocked off balance as the deadline approaches.

Shortly after the decree Carrotland streets
7

Assistants box the Robot and launch toward Earth

Raider's assistants load the trapped Robot into a gift box and send it far from Carrotland. They launch the box toward Planet Earth, hoping the Earthly distractions will delay the Robot's quest. The plan successfully transports the box across space.

After attack Carrotland outskirts
8

Package crashes onto Planet Earth near Jimmy Five's backyard

The package crashes onto Planet Earth near Jimmy Five's backyard, its impact sounding like a loud blast. Monica and her friends hear the noise and hurry to the site to investigate. They release the Little Robot from the box and he begins to tell how he arrived on Earth.

Arrival on Earth Planet Earth, near Jimmy Five's backyard
9

Monica and friends unlock the robot's backstory and vow to help

Monica and friends hear the Robot's tale and decide to help him. They recruit Franklin to design and build a ship to aid their mission. The group commits to helping the Robot find a true heart and return to Carrotland.

Discovery and decision to help Earth
10

The plan to build a ship begins

The gang solidifies their plan to retrieve the heart by building a ship; Franklin is recruited to bring the vessel to life. The team debates the best route to obtain the star and prepare for the journey. The Little Robot steels himself for the path ahead.

Planning phase Earth
11

Bugeye warns Raider of the children's plan

Bugeye, Raider's dragonfly ally, overhears the team's plans and relays them to Raider. He warns Raider that the children will aid the Robot in finding his heart, complicating Raider's scheme. Raider realizes his plot is under threat and pivots accordingly.

Listening in Earth
12

The mission progresses toward the pulsating star

With the plan in motion, the Little Robot prepares to depart Earth and resume the quest to fetch a heart from the pulsating star. The Earth-delivered team supports him from behind the scenes as they await his return. The adventure continues beyond Earth and Carrotland.

In progress Earth

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