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The Legend of Ochi

Written, directed and co-produced by Isaiah Saxon, this nostalgic throwback to 1980s adventure films utilises original puppetry instead of CGI, making it visually distinctive and impressive. A rare family film from A24, it features an array of impressive performances, including from Oscar-nominated British actor Emily Watson. Co-produced by UK-based Access Entertainment.

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In a secluded village on the island of Carpathia, a reserved farm girl named Yuri (Helena Zengel) is raised to be wary of a wild animal species known as Ochi. But when Yuri discovers an injured baby Ochi in the woods, she nurtures him back to health and vows to return him to his mother.