The Legend of Ochi (/ ˈoʊtʃi /) 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.

2 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 ...

15 hours ago · The Legend of Ochi is the feature debut of Isaiah Saxon, an acclaimed music video director who has previously collaborated with the likes of Björk and Panda Bear.

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. When Yuri discovers a wounded baby ochi has been left behind, she escapes on a quest to bring him home.

3 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 ...

3 days ago · Isaiah Saxon's 'The Legend of Ochi,' debuting at Sundance ahead of an April release, finds life in its impressive, affectionate practical effects.

4 days ago · By contrast, Isaiah Saxon’s “ The Legend of Ochi ” is a somewhat inert but ingeniously crafted fantasy adventure story that mostly communicates in visuals.

3 days ago · The Legend of Ochi has E.T. in its DNA and some trouble grounding us in its fantastical setting, but Isaiah Saxon’s adventure fairytale ends up unique and beautiful.

3 days ago · 'The Legend of Ochi's' '80s aesthetics and fantasy elements will endear audiences of a certain, but should charm younger viewers, too.

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.