The Ditch
Originally released in 2012. The Ditch is a comedy/drama film. directed by Adrian Silișteanu. At just 19 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Adrian Titieni, Sergiu Costache, and Gabriela Popescu
Synopsis
On a hot summer day, Vasile, a 50-something year old peasant, refuses to accompany his wife Lucretia to a religious ceremony arguing he has to finish the ditch in front of their house to avoid paying a fine. Scared by the hard work ahead of him, he tries to find somebody to help him. Petre, a Gypsy young man seems to be the right person. After changing a few words with him, Vasile notices that Petre is upset because none of the villagers wants to be the Godfather for his kid. Vasile decides to baptize the child himself asking Petre in exchange to help him finish the ditch. In the evening, Lucretia learns about Vasile's decision and a new ordinary domestic fight starts between them.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 23, 2012
13 years ago
Runtime
0h 19m
19 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (4 votes)
Language
RO
Original language
Country
Romania
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RO
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Ditch about?
On a hot summer day, Vasile, a 50-something year old peasant, refuses to accompany his wife Lucretia to a religious ceremony arguing he has to finish the ditch in front of their house to avoid payi...
Who directed The Ditch?
The Ditch was directed by Adrian Silișteanu.
How long is The Ditch?
The Ditch has a runtime of 0 hours and 19 minutes (19 minutes total).
When was The Ditch released?
The Ditch was released on August 23, 2012 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Ditch?
The main cast of The Ditch includes Adrian Titieni, Sergiu Costache, Gabriela Popescu.