The Legend of Ochi (/ ˈ oʊ tʃ i /) is a 2025 American fantasy adventure film written and directed by Isaiah Saxon in his feature film debut. The film stars Helena Zengel, Finn Wolfhard, Emily Watson, and Willem Dafoe. It is scheduled to be released by A24 on April 25, 2025.

The Legend of Ochi: Directed by Isaiah Saxon. With Helena Zengel, Finn Wolfhard, Emily Watson, Willem Dafoe. In a remote village on the island of Carpathia, a shy farm girl named Yuri is raised to fear an elusive animal species known as ochi.

5 days ago · “The Legend of Ochi,” the rare A24 family film, is a charming throwback to adventure movies of the ‘80s like “The Neverending Story” and “The Dark Crystal,” complete with original puppetry that reportedly contains not an ounce of CGI manipulation. It’s one of those swift-moving tales of a girl on a quest, one that will give her a different view of the world than the one she’s ...

6 days ago · ‘The Legend of Ochi’ Review: A24’s Family-Friendly Fantasy Is a Richly Imagined, Gorgeously Designed Throwback. Willem Dafoe, Finn Wolfhard and Helena Zengel star in Isaiah Saxon's Sundance ...

Jan 26, 2025 · “The Legend of Ochi” premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. A24 will release it in theaters on Friday, April 25. Want to stay up to date on IndieWire’s film reviews and critical thoughts?

3 days ago · The Legend of Ochi is set in the fictitious land of Carpathia— a Northern Europe-esque world that is home to both humans and critters alike, including the primate-like creatures called ochis ...

6 days ago · “The Legend of Ochi” is a throwback. Its aesthetics, fantasy elements and a blend of practical and digital effects will be instantly endearing to audiences of a certain age but are modern ...

6 days ago · The Legend of Ochi has been pushed from its previously announced February 28 release date to a new date of April 25, per A24's official website. The movie did screen as part of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival.

In a remote village on the island of Carpathia, a shy farm girl named Yuri is raised to fear an elusive animal species known as ochi. But when Yuri discovers a wounded baby ochi has been left behind, she escapes on a quest to bring him home.

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