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Film · 2015

The Shamer's Daughter

Original titleSkammerens datter

Directed by Kenneth Kainz · starring Joi Johannsson, Stina Ekblad and Jakob Oftebro

  • 1 h 36 min
  • Adventure
  • DenmarkNorway
  • Released in the UK 23 June 2016
  • 6.3 AverageMovieNCo
  • 5.5 Users1 vote
  • 7.0 Critics1 review
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Synopsis

Dina has inherited the supernatural gift of his mother: she cans see into the soul of the people and make them feel ashamed of themselves. When the only heir to the throne is accused of murdering his family, Dina's mother has to go to Dunark to use their skills and make him confess, but when she gets there is taken prisoner. That's when Dina has to discover the truth about the killings, but soon finds herself embroiled in a dangerous power struggle in her own life is in danger. The new film by Danish director Kenneth Kainz focuses on a world of medieval fantasy with dragons and witches and is starring Allan Hyde, Jakob Oftebro ('Kon-Tiki'), Maria Bonnevie ('The Warrior No. 13') and Soren Malling ('Real One issue').

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The essentials

Runtime
96 min1 hour and 36 minutes
Budget
€7.5mNepenthe Film
How long is The Shamer's Daughter?
1 hour and 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was The Shamer's Daughter released in the UK?
It was released in the UK on 23 June 2016.
Who directed The Shamer's Daughter?
Kenneth Kainz.
Who is in The Shamer's Daughter?
It stars Joi Johannsson, Stina Ekblad, Jakob Oftebro and Roland Møller.
Where can I watch The Shamer's Daughter?
In the UK it is available to rent on Apple TV and Prime Video.
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Cast

Full cast (12)
Director
Kenneth Kainz
Writers
Anders Thomas Jensen

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English subtitles trailer 'The Shamer's Daughter' 1:5611 June 2016

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5.5 1 vote

What the critics say 7.0, from one outlet

  • 7.0 The Hollywood ReporterJustin Lowe Dedicated fantasy fans willing to relinquish expectations for a female-driven Harry Potter experience may find themselves unexpectedly delighted by the film?s fairly well-grounded semi-realism" Read

Trivia

  • Of the main actors in ''The Shamer's Daughter'', Maria Bonnevie is Swedish and Jakob Oftebro is Norwegian. Both speak almost flawless Danish.

  • Maria Bonnevie played Dina in 'Dina' (2002) and here, plot, style and genre is miles apart, she plays another Dina's mother.

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