Summary:
- The Water Nokk deleted scene from Frozen 2 reveals one huge secret of Kristoff, the side character of the franchise.
- In the sequence, The Nokk nearly drowns Kristoff, for the latter has a secret that he told no one on the team.
- Frozen 3 and 4 could be a great chance to explore more about Kristoff as a character and give him more depth and personality.
In the icing landscape of Arendelle, a lot of completed scenes didn’t make it to the final version, and the Water Nokk one stands out as the most popular one. Not only it serve as a fun moment for the film, the deleted scene also reveals a hidden depth to Kristoff‘s character that we never got to see.
Despite the movie‘s blockbuster success, grossing a cool $1.4 billion, this deleted scene involving a water spirit hinted at a deeper layer to the affable ice harvester that remained unexplored.
The scene in question featured Kristoff alongside Olaf and Anna encountering the Water Nokk, a shape-shifting spirit that Elsa faces in her journey across the Dark Sea. According to a reveal by Fandango at Home, the Nokk offers Kristoff a ride, which he hesitantly refuses.
Olaf suggests his reluctance is due to some hidden dishonesty, explaining in the lore that the Nokks will drown the ones who lie. Indeed, the scene escalates with the Nokk nearly drowning Kristoff, exposing his secret.
Originally, this scene was to unveil Kristoff’s confession of wanting to leave Arendelle—a revelation that would certainly shake up his relationship with Anna, especially with her new role as queen of the land. It’s clear why this storyline might have been too big for the sequel, potentially overshadowing other plot developments.
This unused footage brings to light a recurring issue: Kristoff’s character often lacks the same depth given to other main characters like Anna or Elsa. Initially introduced as a genuine, and goofy guy, Kristoff’s storyline has largely revolved around his relationship with Anna. He’s the constant good guy, supportive and steady, but without much personal conflict or development.
With Frozen 3 and Frozen 4 on the horizon, it’s crucial for Disney to flesh out Kristoff’s character. Integrating a subplot that challenges him personally, not just as Anna’s partner, would add layers to his persona. Perhaps a temporary departure from Arendelle or a personal quest alongside Sven could serve this purpose, providing a storyline that enriches his character independently of Anna. Kristoff has been standing in his partner’s shadow for too long, after all.
While the early Frozen films naturally focused on Anna and Elsa, the green light for more sequels opens the door for side characters like Kristoff to shine. Giving him a storyline that extends beyond his kind-hearted nature could make him a more relatable and prominent figure in the franchise.
In Frozen 3 and 4, Disney has the opportunity to delve deeper into Kristoff’s character, showing sides of him that go beyond the archetypal supportive good guy and into someone with his own dreams and conflicts.
