Willem Dafoe stars in 'The Legend of Ochi', a unique family film blending elements reminiscent of '80s classics like E.T. and Planet of the Apes. Directed by Isaiah Saxon, the film features a distinctive visual style, utilizing puppetry and CGI to create its world. Dafoe plays Maxim, who grapples with familial struggles as his daughter, Yuri, seeks to reunite a wounded creature with its family. The film showcases Dafoe's versatile acting, as he embraces a role significantly different from his previous work, revealing the complex family dynamics at its core.
"I read it and I thought, 'Whoa, they want me to do this?' It’s very different from anything I had done."
"This could be a very distinct world."
"He’s got something in common with Klaus in Life Aquatic. There’s a struggle between what they’re presenting to the world and who they are."
"The film is a Millennial update on the family-friendly creature films that dominated the '80s."
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