The Ditch (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 2012, The Ditch is a comedy and drama film directed by Adrian Silișteanu, running about 19 minutes.
What it’s 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 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.
Who’s in it. The Ditch stars Adrian Titieni as Vasile, Sergiu Costache as Petre and Gabriela Popescu as Lucreitia.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, The Ditch sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ditch page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ditch tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ditch (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Ditch change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Ditch worth watching?
- The Ditch holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Ditch?
- The Ditch stars Adrian Titieni, Sergiu Costache and Gabriela Popescu.
- When was The Ditch released?
- The Ditch was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 19 minutes.