Pia's life, a girl from a small German town, changes when surprisingly, finds in her garden a huge black monster. She soon discovers that the mysterious creature, which is called Yoko, is actually a kind yeti spiritually protecting animals and children worldwide. Its great value calls attention to two hunters who want to take advantage of the yeti.
Practical Effects
Yoko's suit: surprisingly expressive for a giant furry lump.
Direction
Buch keeps the whimsy grounded in real kid emotions.
Costume
Yoko's design: part teddy bear, part ancient forest spirit.
Director
Franziska Buch
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Germany's rare foray into live-action family fantasy—usually they export darker fare.
Yoko's suit required four puppeteers; the eyes were remotely controlled for that soulful stare.
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