Dig (II) (2010)

Set in the midst of a small town, against the agricultural landscape of South Texas, "Dig" tracks 23-year-old Mike in his search for answers following the untimely death of his father. ... See full summary »

Director:

Stephen Belyeu

Writer:

Stephen Belyeu

Stars:

Jordan Jones, Theo Gutierrez, Mary Harder

Cast

Credited cast:
Jordan Jones	...	Mike
Theo Gutierrez	...	Manuel
Mary Harder	...	Helen
Emily Baker	...	Katie
Richard C. Jones	...	Renton
Gary W. Anderson	...	Sheriff Lacy
Leticia Trejo	...	Angelina
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Jimmy Conn	...	Deputy
Cynthia Huerta	...	Mike's Mother
Robert H. Lambert	...	Priest (as Robert Lambert)
Richard Nielsen	...	Johnny
Michael Sorrells	...	Mark (as Michael Sorrels)

Storyline

Set in the midst of a small town, against the agricultural landscape of South Texas, "Dig" tracks 23-year-old Mike in his search for answers following the untimely death of his father. After the unexpected death of his father, Mike is forced to return to his small hometown in south Texas. With only his two living grandparents, Manuel and Helen, to turn to, Mike decides to remain in the country for a while to let time heal some of the pain of his loss. But what nobody knows is that Mike harbors a painful secret; a secret left to him by his father three years prior to his passing. He soon unknowingly embarks on a journey for answers and begins to unravel the truth. The only question left for Mike is...is he ready to face it? Dark, edgy, and dramatic, "Dig" explores the human condition when faced with tragic loss.

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Plot Keywords:

texas | 16mm | one word title

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Genres:

Drama | Mystery

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English Spanish

Release Date:

October 2010 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Austin, Texas, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$18,500 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Belyeu Vision Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

80 min

Color:

Color

User Reviews

Stunning 16mm production

This film was masterfully executed. The cinematography was beautiful and at times haunting.

Although it might be slow for some, the pace sets the mood for small town life and helps build suspense in a way that many modern films neglect.

Mexican folk lore adds a dose of the supernatural into this heartfelt drama. The lines of reality soon become as blurred as those of a blacktop road under the Texas sun.

At times the film feels like an old western and at others a modern Japanese horror film. Expect to see more from this talented filmmaker.

I highly recommend taking the time to enjoy this film.