The film follows Dina as she meets her estranged father, Sezuan, a "Blackmaster" who can manipulate illusions. When her friends Nico and Davin are imprisoned at the Sagisburg fortress, she must team up with her father to rescue them.
Unusually, the film skips the second book in Lene Kaaberbøl's series and jumps directly to the third, The Serpent Gift . Skammerens Datter II: Slangens Gave (2019)
A common complaint from reviewers on IMDb was the lack of original themes compared to the first film's soundtrack. Acting and Characters The film follows Dina as she meets her
Reviewers from IMDb and Letterboxd share a mix of disappointment and appreciation for the sequel's atmosphere. A common complaint from reviewers on IMDb was
Dina gains the ability to put people in a hypnotic daze with a magical flute. Reviewers from Common Sense Media felt this was less imaginative than her original "shaming" gift. Community Perspectives
Skammerens Datter II: Slangens Gave (2019), directed by Ask Hasselbalch , is a fantasy adventure that continues the story of Dina, a young girl with the magical ability to see people's deepest shame. While some reviewers from Berlingske praised its expanded scope and character depth, others found it to be a "watered-down" sequel compared to the 2015 original. Plot and Narrative Choices
“The second part cannot compete with its predecessor, but the fantasy adventure is atmospheric and a significant topic for young people.” Letterboxd Skammerens datter II: Slangens gave (2019) - IMDb