| The Dig | |
|---|---|
 Official theatrical poster | |
| Directed by | Andy Tohill Ryan Tohill |
| Written by | Stuart Drennan |
| Produced by | Brian J. Falconer Louise Gallagher |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Angus Mitchell |
| Edited by | Helen Sheridan |
| Music by | James Everett |
Production companies | Out of Orbit Wolfhound Media |
| Distributed by | Element |
Release dates |
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Running time | 97 minutes |
| Countries | Ireland United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $23,839 [1] |
The Dig is a 2018 Irish drama film directed by Andy Tohill and Ryan Tohill, from a screenplay by Stuart Drennan. [2] The film was screened at the Toronto International Film Festival and was produced by Brian J Falconer for northern Irish firm Out of Orbit. [3]
Plot
A father (Lorcan Cranitch as Sean McKenna) becomes obsessed with finding the body of his murdered daughter Niamh. The murderer Ronan Callahan (Moe Dunford) is released from jail after serving a 15-year sentence. At first he wants Sean off his land, but decides to help dig for Niamh's missing body in the bog. He pours the old alcohol in his house down the drain but eventually drinks shots in a pub, hoping to remember the act of murder and where he buried the girl. He develops a relationship with the victim's sister Roberta (Emily Taaffe), and it is revealed that his father had abused his mother, who died when he was 14. Ronan and Sean vow to not stop digging. Ronan eventually remembers a detail that proves he is not the murderer. [4]
Reception
Critical response
On Rotten Tomatoes the film holds an approval rating of 75% based on 12 reviews, with an average rating of 6.7/10. [5]
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Recipients | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | British Independent Film Awards | The Discovery Award | Brian J. Falconer
Ryan Tohill Andy Tohill Stuart Drennan |
Nominated | [6] |
| Cork International Film Festival | Gradam Spiorad na Féile (Spirit of the Festival Award) | Andy Tohill
Ryan Tohill |
Nominated | [6] | |
| Galway Film Fleadh | Feature Film Award | Won | [6] | ||
| 2019 | Dublin Film Critics Circle Award | Best Irish Film | 7th place | [6] | |
| Newport Beach Film Festival | Breakthrough Award - Breakthrough Artist | Moe Dunford | Won | [6] | |
| Jury Award - Best Actor | Moe Dunford | Won | [6] | ||
| 2020 | Irish Film and Television Awards | Best Film 2019 | Brian J. Falconer | Nominated | [6] |
| Best Actor in a Lead Role - Film | Moe Dunford | Nominated | [6] | ||
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Film | Lorcan Cranitch | Nominated | [6] | ||
| Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Film | Emily Taafee | Nominated | [6] |
Cast
- Moe Dunford as Ronan Callahan
- Francis Magee as Murphy
- Emily Taaffe as Roberta McKenna
- Lorcan Cranitch as Sean McKenna
- Katherine Devlin as Siobhan
References
- ^ "The Dig (2019) - Financial Information".
- ^ The Dig
- ^ Abbatescianni, Davide (January 18, 2018). "The Dig wraps principal photography". Cineuropa. Retrieved December 9, 2018.
- ^ thefilmstage.com The Dig review Jared Mobarak, September 9, 2018
- ^ "The Dig". Rotten Tomatoes.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j The Dig - IMDb, retrieved February 16, 2021
External links
- The Dig at IMDb
- The Dig at Rotten Tomatoes
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