The Legend of Ochi is a 2025 American fantasy adventure film written and directed by Isaiah Saxon, marking his feature film debut. The story follows Yuri, a shy farm girl from a remote village on the island of Carpathia, who goes on a journey to reunite a lost baby ochi—a reclusive forest creature—with its family. The film stars Helena Zengel as Yuri, with Willem Dafoe as Maxim, Finn Wolfhard as Petro, and Emily Watson as Dasha.
Movie Title: The Legend of Ochi
Year of Release: 2025
Date of Release:
- Premiere: January 26, 2025 (Sundance Film Festival)
- Limited Release: April 18, 2025 (New York & Los Angeles)
- Wide Release: April 25, 2025
Director: Isaiah Saxon
Writers: Isaiah Saxon
Producers: Richard Peete, Traci Carlson, Isaiah Saxon, Jonathan Wang
Cast and Roles:
- Helena Zengel as Yuri – a quiet girl with a deep connection to nature
- Willem Dafoe as Maxim – a mysterious elder who guides Yuri
- Finn Wolfhard as Petro – a reluctant ally in Yuri’s quest
- Emily Watson as Dasha – a guardian figure rooted in old lore
Length of Movie / Running Time: 95 minutes
Age Rating for The Legend of Ochi: Not officially rated
Country: United States
Language: English
Genre: Fantasy, Adventure
Production Companies:
- AGBO
- Encyclopedia Pictura
- Neighborhood Watch
- Year of the Rat
Distributor: A24
Music: David Longstreth (of Dirty Projectors)
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