Once upon a time,
there lived an old woman in the deepest part of a forest.
But she wasn't happy at all
because she was getting old.
She always complained about it.
God, why...
Why did I get old?
Look at my face....
It's all wrinkly!
And my hands...
Everyone used to be amazed at how beautiful my hands were!
I had a small waist.
Now I'm hunched over....
And I'm in constant pain!
I would do anything....
Anything, to be young again.
The old woman kept repeating this .
I would do anything....
Anything...
To be young again!!!
Suddenly, the sky turned dark and lightning struck.
A witch appeared out of the lightning.
So you want to be young again.
Yes!
Yes, I want it badly!
And you would do anything for it?
Yes, I'll do anything!
I will make you young again but on one condition.
What?
Let me do it right now.
I will give you back your youth.
But you have to bring me a well-fed child every month in return.
The old woman was surprised by the odd request.
Okay, I'll do it.
The witch waved her magic wand,
and the old woman suddenly regained her youth.
She was young and beautiful again.
But now she was a witch too.
Don't forget your promise,
or I will destroy you.
The witch disappeared.
The sun came out, and the old woman was thrilled with her new appearance.
But then she started to ponder.
I'm in the middle of the forest.
How am I going to attract children?
No one ever comes by here.
Let me think…
How…
I've got it!
She decided to make a house of cakes and sweets to attract children.
She started preparations immediately.
Before long, she built a house of cream on the roof,
candy on the windows, and cake on the walls.
So she started catching children.
But after a while,
children stopped coming around her house.
I haven't found any children this month!
What am I going to do?
I came across two little children in thewoods, ma'am.
I managed to bring them to the front of the house.
They are eating cakes and candies, hurry up!
Well done!
You did a great job!
The witch immediately ran outside and found the children eating.
Welcome, children!
We were very hungry, so we started eating all the sweets from your house.
Please forgive us.
No worries.
Bon appetit!
If you don't have a place to stay,
you can stay at my house.
Thank you so much!
My name is Hansel,
and this is my sister Gretel.
I was tired of being alone.
Come on in.
You must be cold.
There's also hot chocolate inside.
Hansel and Gretel were delighted.
The young woman showed them to their beds and gave them hot chocolate.
They fell into a peaceful sleep.
Get up now!
It's morning!
The visit is over.
Hansel, come here quickly!
Get in that cage quick!
What is happening?
Why did you lock me up?
Hansel, I'm so scared.
Stop whining!
You're too skinny, Gretel.
Quick, to the kitchen!
You will cook nutritious meals, and then you and your brother will eat them!
Gretel agreed against her will.
She went into the kitchen and started cooking.
Hansel kept some of the food in his pockets to avoid gaining weight.
Gretel also threw her food in the trash without letting the witch see this.
You're still so skinny!
You will eat more!
Days passed,
and finally,
the day the witch would come for the children had arrived.
It's time to send you to the Witch Queen!
You'll cook well in the oven.
Hahahahahaha!
In fact, wait!!
I'll cook you this time to surprise the Witch Queen.
Hahahaha!
Gretel,
throw more wood in the oven right away!
Yes, ma'am.
Gretel looked in the oven, and the fire was ablaze.
At that moment,
she had an idea how to get rid of the witch.
Ma'am, the fire is about to go out.
But the oven door is stuck,
and I can't open it.
I need your help.
You incompetent girl!
I am coming.
The witch bent down and opened the oven.
The door is not stuck!
You couldn't open it because you are too skinny and clumsy!
Then she bent over to check the fire.
Meanwhile, Gretel staggered backwards and pushed the witch into the furnace with all her might.
Hansel, we are finally free!
The witch won't come out anytime soon.
Dear sister, you're such a smart girl.
You managed to save us.
We have to get out of here now, Hansel.
But first, let's see what's in that room that she keeps locked.
When Hansel and Gretel entered the room,
they found a chest full of jewels and gold.
Let's fill our pockets, Gretel, and take it to our father.
After putting some gold in their pockets,
they took the witch's map and went home.