Isaiah Saxon wrote and directed The Legend of Ochi, an upcoming fantasy adventure film set to hit the theatres on February 28, 2025. Willem Dafoe and Emily Watson are among the lead stars. The film features Yuri, who forges a friendship with a baby Kochi. The movie stirred excitement among fans shortly after the release of its first trailer.
The filming began in Romania in late 2021 and continued for over a month. Some of the scenes of The Legend of Ochi were reportedly shot in the Apuseni Mountains of Transylvania. Balea Lake has also been used as a spot for shooting purposes. Here's a look at the synopsis of the film:
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"A young girl uncovers the mysteries of animal communication."
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When will The Legend of Ochi be released?
The Legend of Ochi will be exclusively premiered on February 28, 2025, in theatres across the United States. However, there is still no confirmation about its release in other countries or streaming on different OTT platforms. The movie's production began a few years back, and with a star-studded cast in place, it will be released in early 2025.
What do we know about The Legend of Ochi's plot?
The Legend of Ochi is set in a remote northern background. A small village girl named Yuri (played by Helena Zengel) is being raised by her family in a way that makes her forbidden to go out alone after dark. Reclusive creatures haunt the forests called the ochi, which can be dangerous to humans. Amidst such a scenario, Yuri comes across a baby ochi who got separated from its pack.
The two soon develop a friendly relationship, and as Yuri embarks on a series of adventures to help the ochi reunite with its family, she grows fond of it. The movie will reportedly portray the duo's bittersweet journey as they fight against all odds to accomplish their mission. The choice of filming locations and reports aligns with the story's touch of fantasy with adventure and thrill.
Who is in the cast of The Legend of Ochi?
Isaiah Saxon's The Legend of Ochi will have Helena Zengel play the protagonist, Yuri, a small village girl from the north who befriends a baby ochi on her adventures. She will be joined by co-star Finn Wolfhard (known for his work in Stranger Things), who has also been seen on Saturday Night.
Among others in the cast is Spiderman star Willem Dafoe, who is notable for his work as the comic character Green Goblin. Dafoe will also appear on the big screen for another 2024 movie, Nosferatu. Emily Watson, whom we know from hit movies and TV shows like The Theory of Everything, Kingsman: The Golden Circle, and Chernobyl, has also secured a spot in the cast.
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