Join us as we unravel Isaiah Saxton’s empty meditation—a film that operates in the hazy realm of suggestion and cinematic amnesia. We explore what happens when a story loses its plot, squanders precious screentime, and populates its world with needless and confusing characters. Despite the misdirection of its star power—Helena Zengel versus Willem Dafoe—and a parade of fantastic critters drifting through dreamlike visuals, the film ultimately prioritizes style over substance, leaving its surreal landscape feeling strangely empty. We examine underbaked relationships and the problem of emotional detachment, questioning the true stakes of the journey and the role of children in film. From the naturally amorphous to the challenge of correcting the film’s course, we dig into man’s evolving relationship with nature and the absent effects of modernity. Join us for a mostly lively, thoughtful exploration of a film that loses in numerous ways. Please enjoy.

The Legend of Ochi (2025)

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Podcast Review, Ending Explained, Isaiah Saxton, The Legend of Ochi, Helena Zengel, Willem Dafoe, Emily Watson, Finn Wolfhard, A24, Suggestion, Losing the plot, Confusing characters, Family, Pain, Alienation, Nature, Epic, Journey, Surrealism, style over substance