Digging to China
“Two innocent outcasts. One incredible friendship.”
Synopsis
Precocious young Harriet and her older sister Gwen live at their mother's motel in small-town New Hampshire. Harriet dreams of a life beyond her inattentive family and the stultifying town. A mentally disabled man named Ricky comes to stay at the motel, and Harriet finds him kinder and more interesting than anyone she has ever met. After tragedy strikes, Harriet and Ricky cling to each other ever more tightly.
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Digging To China
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-05-24
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 11, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$34K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Timothy Hutton
- Screenplay & Story
- Karen Janszen
- Original Score
- Cynthia Millar
- Original Title
- Digging to China
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Worldwide Gross
- $34K
- Production Studios
- Ministry of Film, The, Digging to China LLC, Davis Entertainment Classics, Moonstone Entertainment, Mosquito Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Timothy Hutton
Karen Janszen
Cynthia Millar
Jörgen Persson
Dana Congdon, Alain Jakubowicz
J. Todd Harris, John Davis, David T. Friendly, Stephen Nemeth, Marilyn Vance
Department Leadership Roster
Timothy Hutton
Director
Karen Janszen
Screenplay
Cynthia Millar
Original Music Composer
Jörgen Persson
Director of Photography
Dana Congdon
Editor
J. Todd Harris
Producer
Mary Zophres
Costume Design
John Davis
Producer
Robert de Vico
Production Design
Marilyn Vance
Producer
Alan Mruvka
Producer
Alain Jakubowicz
Editor
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Digging to China
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What is Digging to China about?
Precocious young Harriet and her older sister Gwen live at their mother's motel in small-town New Hampshire. Harriet dreams of a life beyond her inattentive family and the stultifying town. A mentally disabled man named Ricky comes to stay at the motel, and Harriet finds him kinder and more interesting than anyone she has ever met. After tragedy strikes, Harriet and Ricky cling to each other ever more tightly.
Who directed Digging to China?
Digging to China was directed by Timothy Hutton.
Who stars in Digging to China?
The principal cast of Digging to China includes Evan Rachel Wood, Kevin Bacon, Mary Stuart Masterson, Marian Seldes, Cathy Moriarty.
When was Digging to China released and how long is it?
Digging to China was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
How much did Digging to China make at the box office?
Digging to China grossed $34K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Digging to China?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Digging to China was composed by Cynthia Millar.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Digging to China?
Digging to China holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).