The Good Postman
Producer
Tonislav Hristov
Scenario
Array
Rights
CAT&Docs
Operator
Orlin Ruevski
Production
Making Movies Oy
A small and stubborn Bulgarian village facing the Turkish border has been resisting foreign invaders since the times of the Roman and Ottoman Empires. Now its electorate of 38 elderly Bulgarians is deciding the future of Europe. Postman Ivan has a new political vision. He decides to run for mayor to bring the dying village to life by welcoming refugees. His opponents want either to close their eyes or close down the border and reintroduce Communism. Busy on the campaign trail while delivering the mail, Ivan soon learns that while good intentions are not enough, even the smallest deeds matter.

Tonislav Hristov
Born in 1978 in Bulgaria, now based in Finland and Bulgaria. He directed his first documentary FAMILY FORTUNE (2008) for YLE and the Bulgarian National Television. His feature debut RULES OF SINGLE LIFE (2011) found its way into both Finnish and Bulgarian distribution, winning Best Documentary Award at the Sofia IFF and screening at a variety of other festivals. Hristov’s next three projects earned him great success and a rich festival career.
Selected filmography
2016 The Good Postman
2011 Rules of Single Life