Gave (2019) - Skammerens Datter Ii: Slangens
Critics noted the plot felt split and "indecisive," with Dina’s storyline separate from the prisoners for much of the 90-minute runtime. Production and Technical Quality
“Most of what made the first movie any good has been swapped for a bland father-daughter road movie.” Common Sense Media Skammerens Datter II: Slangens Gave (2019)
“The script is so weak that I can't see the actors had much to work with. Worth watching for the gorgeous scenery.” m.imdb.com Critics noted the plot felt split and "indecisive,"
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 Reviewers from Common Sense Media felt this was
Rebecca Emilie Sattrup (Dina) and Jakob Oftebro (Nico) are noted for solid performances that help ground the "sacred feminine and masculine" themes.
The story leans harder into its "YA/PG" roots, focusing on two parallel coming-of-age journeys: Dina’s struggle with her father's legacy and Nico's growth into a hero.
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