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
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.
“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 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.
Some viewers felt the film relied too much on computer-generated effects, specifically mentioning the introduction of an aquatic dragon . Dina gains the ability to put people in
“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
Unusually, the film skips the second book in Lene Kaaberbøl's series and jumps directly to the third, The Serpent Gift . When her friends Nico and Davin are imprisoned
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