Pastoral (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1980, Pastoral is an animation film directed by Slav Bakalov, running about 10 minutes.
What it’s about. The people in the village are being ridiculous. The woman pulls water out of the well, but the handle hits her several times. While the barber is sharpening his razor, the client's beard reaches his waist. The farmer stepped on the hoe and it hit him. A blacksmith can't strike iron while it's hot. The dog does not chase the wolf, but bites its owner. A mouse eats a cat. In the finale, it turns out that the only thing the villagers can do normally is to play a folk dance. In their hands, the dancers hold sickles and hammers.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Pastoral has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pastoral page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pastoral tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pastoral (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pastoral change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Pastoral worth watching?
- Pastoral holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Pastoral released?
- Pastoral was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 10 minutes.