The Flying Thing (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film
Released in 1981, The Flying Thing is a drama film directed by Ognyan Gelinov, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. The wars of 1912-1913 pass as a distant echo in Dozhden, a small village in the Rhodopes. Overwhelmed by a dream to fly, the young shepherd Sirachko, the son of a skilled craftsman, set about building an aircraft.
Who’s in it. The Flying Thing stars Hristo Garbov as Sirachko, Krassimir Dokov as Husyo, Yulia Kozhinkova as Katya and Anani Yavashev, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Flying Thing page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Flying Thing tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Flying Thing (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Flying Thing change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Flying Thing?
- The Flying Thing stars Hristo Garbov, Krassimir Dokov, Yulia Kozhinkova, Anani Yavashev and Anya Pencheva.
- When was The Flying Thing released?
- The Flying Thing was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.