Easy Digging
“One Man. One Shovel. One Hole to China.”
Synopsis
A documentary crew follows Ed Brown, a middle-aged building inspector, as he returns to his childhood dream of digging a hole to China. When Ed’s plans go viral and a billionaire investor gets involved, the whole world tunes in. Ed must face why he’s digging this hole, the loss of a childhood friend, his strained relationship with his father, and what it means to attempt the impossible.
Top Cast
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San Antonio Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marissa Macy
- Screenplay & Story
- Marissa Macy
- Original Title
- Easy Digging
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Budget
- $4K
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marissa Macy
Marissa Macy
Keith Charba
Marissa Macy, Phillip Andrew Johnson, Trent Thomson, Keith Charba
Department Leadership Roster
Marissa Macy
Director
Marissa Macy
Producer
Marissa Macy
Writer
Phillip Andrew Johnson
Producer
Trent Thomson
Producer
Keith Charba
Producer
Keith Charba
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Easy Digging
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What is Easy Digging about?
A documentary crew follows Ed Brown, a middle-aged building inspector, as he returns to his childhood dream of digging a hole to China. When Ed’s plans go viral and a billionaire investor gets involved, the whole world tunes in. Ed must face why he’s digging this hole, the loss of a childhood friend, his strained relationship with his father, and what it means to attempt the impossible.
Who directed Easy Digging?
Easy Digging was directed by Marissa Macy.
Who stars in Easy Digging?
The principal cast of Easy Digging includes Phillip Andrew Johnson, Mollie Kirby, Adrian Prado, Courtney Hopkin, Stephanie Vasquez Fonseca.
When was Easy Digging released and how long is it?
Easy Digging was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Easy Digging?
Easy Digging holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).