The King's Daughter

PGUnited States rating20221h 34mFantasy, Adventure, Family
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A rebellious girl living in a convent discovers a secret about her father, the King, and a magical mermaid held in a palace. She must decide how to help the creature while navigating the complexities of her royal life. It is a fantasy adventure set in the 17th century.

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What's in it

Scary
Some
Violence
Some
Language
None
Rude humour
None
Sad themes
Some
Pace
Gentle
The period drama setting and fantasy plot suggest a slower narrative with lingering shots and a more deliberate atmosphere. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.SomeThe mermaid is kept in a prison chamber beneath the castle.
  • Approx.ScaryMarie-Josèphe falls from a horse and suffers a severe arm injury.
  • Approx.ScaryA character is shot and falls into the water.
  • Approx.ScaryA character is caught in a water wheel and pulled underwater.
  • Approx.SomeThe king's men prepare to kill the mermaid during an eclipse.

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  1. 1Why did Marie-Josèphe decide to help the mermaid even though it was dangerous?
  2. 2How did the characters show bravery when they had to make difficult choices?
  3. 3What did you think about the way the characters showed kindness to the creatures of the sea?

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