TLDR;
This is a story about an old toy maker named Japetto who carves a puppet named Pinocchio. Pinocchio magically comes to life and Japetto treats him like a son. Pinocchio makes mistakes, lies, and gets into trouble, but learns valuable lessons about obedience, honesty, and hard work. Eventually, due to his good behavior, Pinocchio is turned into a real boy by a fairy, fulfilling Japetto's dream of having a real son.
- Japetto carves Pinocchio, who comes to life.
- Pinocchio disobeys, lies, and faces consequences.
- A fairy helps Pinocchio learn from his mistakes.
- Pinocchio's good behavior leads to him becoming a real boy.
Japetto Creates Pinocchio [0:00]
Japetto, an old toy maker, longs for a child. He finds a log and decides to carve a puppet. While carving, the log speaks, surprising him. He continues and creates a puppet, naming him Pinocchio. The puppet comes to life, dancing and talking, which makes Japetto very happy. He decides to send Pinocchio to school but lacks money for supplies. He sells his coat to buy Pinocchio stationery.
Pinocchio's First Disobedience [2:38]
On his way to school, Pinocchio gets distracted by a circus. He uses the money meant for school to enter the circus. The circus owner is thrilled to see a live puppet and captures Pinocchio, putting him in a cage. Pinocchio regrets his actions. A fairy appears, reminding him to obey his father and gives him more money for school, warning him not to repeat his mistake.
Pinocchio and the Fox [5:39]
On his way to school again, Pinocchio encounters a fox and a cat who trick him into giving them his money with the promise of a money tree. The fairy reappears and questions why he isn't at school. Pinocchio lies, and his nose begins to grow with each lie. He admits the truth, and the fairy forgives him, restoring his nose and returning the money, warning him again.
Pinocchio in the Sea and Reunion with Japetto [8:19]
The circus owner, angry that Pinocchio escaped, throws him into the sea. Because he is made of wood, Pinocchio floats and begins to swim. He is swallowed by a giant fish. Meanwhile, Japetto searches for Pinocchio and is swallowed by the same fish. Inside the fish, they reunite. Pinocchio apologizes for his disobedience, and the fairy rescues them, bringing them to shore.
Pinocchio Becomes a Real Boy [11:37]
Pinocchio becomes a well-behaved boy, attending school and helping his father. The fairy rewards him by turning him into a real boy while he sleeps. Pinocchio and Japetto are overjoyed. Pinocchio never lies again, and they live happily ever after.