Our take
The Legend of Ochi is a PG A24 fantasy about a village girl who befriends a forest creature hunted by her community. Violence includes teens shooting at animals, traps, and scary creatures with large teeth; one ochi has a bloody leg wound. Smoking appears in period village life. Tone is darker than typical PG fare, so preview for kids under 9 who scare easily
Uplifting themes
Compassion, curiosity, and mending family bonds drive the adventure Yuri shows integrity by protecting the ochi despite community pressure Themes about coexistence with nature and questioning fear-based traditions
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Story (may spoil tone)
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 a quest to bring him home.
Details
Violence Hunting scenes, gunfire at creatures, and trap injuries create mild fan…
Hunting scenes, gunfire at creatures, and trap injuries create mild fantasy peril
Language Some strong language noted in the PG rating descriptors
Some strong language noted in the PG rating descriptors
Sex / nudity No sex found in this title
No sex found in this title
Drugs / alcohol Village smoking appears as part of the period mountain setting
Village smoking appears as part of the period mountain setting
Frightening Dark forest mood and toothy creatures may unsettle younger children
Dark forest mood and toothy creatures may unsettle younger children
Self-harm / suicide No self-harm found in this title
No self-harm found in this title
Sexual violence No sexual violence found in this title
No sexual violence found in this title
Child peril / abuse No child peril found in this title
No child peril found in this title
Bullying / discrimination No bullying found in this title
No bullying found in this title
Gore / death / weapons A bloody leg wound and rifles used against wildlife are the main graphi…
A bloody leg wound and rifles used against wildlife are the main graphic beats
Dangerous behaviour Teens handle guns and enter the forest alone against village rules
Teens handle guns and enter the forest alone against village rules
Eating disorders / body image No eating found in this title
No eating found in this title
Mental health No mental health found in this title
No mental health found in this title
Gambling No gambling found in this title
No gambling found in this title
Grief / bereavement No grief found in this title
No grief found in this title
Talk after watching
- Yuri chooses compassion over fear. When is it hard to stand up for someone others reject?
- Families can grow apart and heal. What helps people listen across generations?
- Fantasy stories use creatures to talk about nature. How do we balance fear and care for wildlife?