The Shamer's Daughter

Dina, the Shamer's daughter, inherits a chilling gift from her mother: the ability to see a person’s true self when she looks at them. The power is as public as it is private, drawing blame, fear, and suspicion wherever Dina goes. When the crown’s heir is accused of murdering his own family, Dina is pulled into a deadly political fray where truth is rarely simple and loyalty comes with risks. She pieces together clues by listening to the hints people gloss over and by reading the burdened expressions that reveal what words cannot. As danger closes in, Dina must decide how far she will go to uncover the truth without losing herself.

Directed by Kenneth Kainz, The Shamer's Daughter adapts Lene Kaaberboel and Anders Jensen's popular novel. The Nordic fantasy drama was produced with a budget around 7.5 million and features Rebecca Emilie Sattrup as Dina, Peter Plaugborg as Drakan, Jakob Oftebro as Nicodemus, Maria Bonnevie as Melussina, and Søren Malling as Master of Arms.

Reception was mixed with audiences giving it about 5.834 out of 10 from 184 votes. The film centers on how truth can power, how fear bends justice, and the burden of loyalty within a dangerous political landscape. Dina's struggle to control her gift and use it wisely raises questions about responsibility, identity, and the price of standing up for what is right in a world that mistrusts honesty.

While it did not become a global blockbuster, the film helped broaden interest in Nordic fantasy for teens by presenting a darker, more political tone than typical fairy tales. It contributes to ongoing discussions about stigma, parental expectations, and how communities draw lines around those who can see what others prefer to ignore.

Box office receipts totalled roughly 2.348.712 dollars worldwide, a modest result relative to the 7.5 million budget. The numbers reflect a niche appeal for a pacey fantasy drama built around a young heroine and a court full of intrigue rather than a wide international hit.