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6 00:00:32,000 --> 00:00:36,000 Everything is backwards now. Like out there is the true world, and in here is the dream.

16 00:01:23,000 --> 00:01:27,000 We will show the Sky People that they cannot take whatever they want.

21 00:01:48,000 --> 00:01:52,000 You have everything you need. Everything you were born to be.

18 00:01:33,000 --> 00:01:37,000 I'm with you now. I see you. Avatar 1 Subtitles English

1 00:00:10,000 --> 00:00:13,000 The wonders of nature, the power of technology, and the human spirit to explore. 2 00:00:13,500 --> 00:00:17,500 When I was young, I wanted to be a pilot. But that path led me here.

10 00:00:53,000 --> 00:00:57,000 You have a strong heart. No fear. But stupid, ignorant like a child.

22 00:01:53,000 --> 00:01:57,000 This is our land. This is our home. 21 00:01:48,000 --> 00:01:52,000 You have everything you

8 00:00:43,000 --> 00:00:47,000 You're not gonna believe where I am. I'm on Pandora.

14 00:01:13,000 --> 00:01:17,000 I need your help. If you fight with us, you can be one of the People.

15 00:01:18,000 --> 00:01:22,000 One life ends... another begins. I see you

11 00:00:58,000 --> 00:01:02,000 Our great mother does not take sides, Jake. She protects only the balance of life.

4 00:00:22,500 --> 00:00:26,000 Look around. This is why we're here. This is what we've been training for.

5 00:00:27,000 --> 00:00:31,000 I see you. Oel ngati kameie.

3 00:00:18,000 --> 00:00:22,000 You are not in Kansas anymore. You are on Pandora, ladies and gentlemen.

19 00:01:38,000 --> 00:01:42,000 The aliens have come. They are driving a great machine.