The Letter for the King

The Letter for the King

Year: 2008

Runtime: 110 mins

Language: Dutch

Director: Pieter Verhoeff

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Young Tiuri's final test before being knighted by King Dagonaut is to spend a night alone in the chapel. The silence is broken when a stranger begs for aid. Tiuri chooses to help, abandoning his duty and embarking on a quest that will affect the kingdom’s destiny. Along the way he learns the true meaning of love, friendship, courage and loyalty.

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Timeline & Setting – The Letter for the King (2008)

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Time period

Medieval era

A world of knights, chivalry, and feudal kingdoms. The codes of honor drive choices that shape Tiuri’s journey and the fate of Unauwen. Conflict between rival realms provides the backdrop for trials, suspicions, and acts of courage.

Location

Dagonaut, Unauwen, Mistrinaut Castle, Rainbow River

The story unfolds across the kingdom of Dagonaut, moving from the chapel where Tiuri is tested to the Grey Knights' lands, a prison at Mistrinaut Castle, and the perilous Rainbow River crossing. It traverses besieged towns and patrol routes as Tiuri carries a crucial letter meant for the king. The world is a medieval fantasy where loyalties are tested and political plots threaten the realm.

🏰 Kingdoms 🗺️ Fantasy World 🛡️ Medieval Setting

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Main Characters – The Letter for the King (2008)

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Tiuri (Yannick van de Velde)

A brave, impulsive medieval squire who breaks the chapel rule to help a dying knight. His quest to deliver a crucial letter tests his loyalty, wits, and sense of duty as he faces suspicion, danger, and moral choices along the road.

🛡️ Hero 🧭 Loyal 🗡️ Brave

Lavinia (Hanna Schwamborn)

A brave maiden at Mistrinaut Castle who convinces her father to aid Tiuri. She embodies trust, initiative, and political savvy, helping Tiuri gain support for his mission.

💖 Ally 🗝️ Influence

Menaures (as portrayed by Rüdiger Vogler)

A mysterious hermit who guides Tiuri and sends Piak on the journey. He embodies old wisdom and a wary caution toward the dangers of the realm.

🧭 Mentor 🗡️ Wisdom

Piak (Quinten Schram)

A street-smart boy and guide sent by Menaures. Piak helps Tiuri remember the message by turning it into a song and keeps the journey moving despite threats.

🧭 Guide 🤝 Companion

Edwinem (Knight Edwinem) (as portrayed by Gijs Scholten van Aschat)

A dying knight who entrusts Tiuri with a ring and the mission to deliver a message that could save the realm. His courage and trust set the quest in motion.

🛡️ Mentor 💎 Trust

King of Unauwen (as portrayed by Derek de Lint)

The monarch Tiuri is tasked to deliver the letter to. He embodies authority and the stakes of defending the realm against conspiracies.

👑 Leader 🛡️ Power

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Major Themes – The Letter for the King (2008)

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🛡️ Duty & Honor

The narrative centers on a squire who chooses duty over personal comfort when aiding a dying knight. Tiuri’s willingness to break rules to deliver a vital message tests his integrity and set of obligations. The themes of honor shape choices made under pressure, including Lavinia’s defense of Tiuri and the king’s recognition at the end.

🧭 Courage & Journey

The voyage from castle to king requires resilience as Tiuri loses his horse and faces bands, guards, and threats. Each obstacle tests his resolve and problem-solving, from toll bridges to deciphering the letter’s message. The journey is a crucible that forges character through danger and perseverance.

🤝 Trust & Redemption

Allies emerge as Lavinia and her father aid Tiuri, signaling trust in a stranger. The Red Rider’s spy encounter prompts a change of heart, highlighting redemption and the possibility of choosing the right path. Tiuri’s reformation of enemies into allies underlines the power of mercy and collaboration.

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