Soul (2020)
Directors
Pete Docter, Kemp Powers.
Cast
Jamie Foxx.
Tina Fey.
Graham Norton.
After landing the gig of a lifetime, a New York jazz pianist suddenly finds himself trapped in a strange land between Earth and the afterlife.
Don’t worry, they’re fine. You can’t crush a soul here. That’s what life on Earth is for.
– 22
Lost souls are obsessed by something that disconnects them from life.
– Moonwind
I am happy to accept this very special award I requested, but that I absolutely deserve.
– Terry
We never found out what 22’s purpose was.
– Joe
Excuse me?
– Counselor Jerry
You know, her spark. Her purpose. Was it music? Biology? Walking?
– Joe
We don’t assign purposes. Where did you get that idea?
– Counselor Jerry
Because I have piano. It’s what I was born to do. That’s my spark.
– Joe
A spark isn’t a soul’s purpose. Oh, you mentors and your passions. Your “purposes.” Your “meanings of life.” So basic.
– Counselor Jerry
Oi! Movie’s over! Go home!
– Terry
What’s wrong, Teach?
– Dorothea
It’s just I’ve been waiting on this day for… my entire life. I thought I’d feel different.
– Joe
I heard this story about a fish. He swims up to this older fish and says, “I’m trying to find this thing they call the ocean.” “The ocean?” says the older fish. “That’s what you’re in right now.” “This?” says the young fish. “This is water. What I want is the ocean.”
– Dorothea
See you tomorrow.
– Dorothea
How about a librarian? They’re cool.
– Joe
Yes, amazing. Who wouldn’t like working at a thankless job you’re always in danger of losing due to budget cuts?
– 22
You’re the boss.
– Dez
I am?
– Joe
When you’re in this chair, yeah, you are.
– Dez
You ready?
– Joe
Huh?
– 22
To come live.
– Joe
…I’m scared, Joe. I’m not good enough. And anyway, I… I never got my spark.
– 22
Yes, you did. Your spark isn’t your purpose. That last box fills in when you’re ready to come live. And the thing is, you’re pretty great at jazzing.
– Joe
You know, lost souls are not that different from those in the zone. The zone is enjoyable, but when that joy becomes an obsession, one becomes disconnected from life.
– Moonwind
So what do you think you’ll do? How are you gonna spend your life?
– Jerry
I’m not sure. But I do know… I’m going to live every minute of it.
– Joe
Am I dead?
– Joe
Not yet. Your body’s in a holding state.
– Jerry
Life is full of possibilities. You just need to know where to look. Don’t miss out on the joys of life.
– Joe