Young Girl Goes on a Journey with a Mythical Creature in "The Legend of Ochi," Isaiah Saxon's Modern Fantasy Starring Helena Zengel, Finn Wolfhard, Emily Watson, & Willem Dafoe - Watch the Trailer!

From acclaimed music video director Isaiah Saxon comes a new modern fantasy tale about a young girl who is sent into the forest to kill a mythical creature but instead befriends it and becomes its protector.

Check out the official trailer for "The Legend of Ochi," a visually striking new fantasy drama set on a remote fictional island where the local villagers have long feared the legend of beasts and demons lurking in the forest. During a ritual hunt for the legendary Ochi creature, the chief's young daughter, Yuri, stumbles upon the mythical monster in the woods. To her surprise, the Ochi is nothing more than a frightened little creature. Determined to protect it from the angry villagers, Yuri embarks on a daring adventure across the island.

German child actress Helena Zengel, praised for her performance opposite Tom Hanks in the 2020 western "News of the World," takes on the lead role of Yuri. "Stranger Things" star Finn Wolfhard plays one of the young villagers, while screen icon Willem Dafoe (Poor Things, The Lighthouse) plays the chief. Emily Watson (Breaking the Waves, Punch-Drunk Love) rounds out the cast.

Isaiah Saxon writes and directs the film, marking his feature film debut. Saxon is best known for directing music videos for Grizzly Bear, Bjork, and Panda Bear. Saxon co-directed the acclaimed Grizzly Bear video "Knife" (watch the video, below) which is considered one of the best music videos of the 2000s.

"The Legend of Ochi" will be coming to theaters early next year, on February 28, 2025, via A24 Films. Watch the first official trailer above.