The Tale of Chugaystra (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1978, The Tale of Chugaystra is an animation, history and fantasy film directed by Yefrem Pruzhanskyi, running about 20 minutes.
What it’s about. During the Great Patriotic War, in the occupied Hutsul village, a grandmother tells her grandchildren a fairy tale about the giant Chugaystra, the people's defender in ancient times. At night, a wounded partisan comes to their hut, and the children go to the forest to look for Chugaystra, deciding that only he can help the partisan and all Hutsuls...
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, The Tale of Chugaystra 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 Tale of Chugaystra page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Tale of Chugaystra tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
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- Where can I watch The Tale of Chugaystra (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Tale of Chugaystra change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Tale of Chugaystra worth watching?
- The Tale of Chugaystra holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, history and fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was The Tale of Chugaystra released?
- The Tale of Chugaystra was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 20 minutes.