In the new family fantasy adventure feature The Legend of Ochi, A24 transports audiences to a world just a little more magical than our own. The story takes place in a lush remote area populated by unique creatures: the Ochi. A bit like a lemur meets an orangutan, the Ochi have a striking look, with large ears, expressive faces, and orange fur.
And unlike a lot of fantasy features today, these creatures came to life with practical effects.
We sat down with Helena Zengel and Finn Wolfhard to talk about their work on The Legend of Ochi. In particular, the two delved into their experience working with the practical puppets on set. During our interview, Wolfhard revealed that the practical effects made him want to work on the film, while Zengel told us about the first time she saw (a still hairless and incomplete) Ochi.
Check out our full interview with the stars below.
About The Legend of Ochi
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 the adventure of a lifetime to bring him home.
Stars include Helena Zengel as Yuri; Willem Dafoe as her father Maxim; Emily Watson as her mother Dasha; and Finn Wolfhard as her adopted older brother Petro.
The film is an A24 production and comes from writer and director Isaiah Saxon.
You can catch The Legend of Ochi in theaters now.
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