Digging to China(1997)
“Two innocent outcasts. One incredible friendship.”
Overview
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.
Director
Timothy Hutton
Studio
Ministry of Film, The
Revenue
$34K
Cast
Evan Rachel Wood
as Harriet Frankovitz
Kevin Bacon
as Ricky Schroth
Mary Stuart Masterson
as Gwen Frankovitz
Marian Seldes
as Leah Schroth
Cathy Moriarty
as Mrs. Frankovitz
Bing Putney
as Eric
Joanne Pankow
as Nurse
J.C. Quinn
as Minister
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1997
Runtime
1h 38m
Language
Italian
Rating
6.4 / 10
Box Office
$34K
Production Companies
Ministry of Film, The • Digging to China LLC • Davis Entertainment Classics
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Digging to China?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Digging to China (1997).
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 and released in 1997. It is a drama film.
How long is Digging to China?▼
Digging to China has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
Who stars in Digging to China?▼
The cast of Digging to China includes Evan Rachel Wood as Harriet Frankovitz, Kevin Bacon as Ricky Schroth, Mary Stuart Masterson as Gwen Frankovitz, Marian Seldes as Leah Schroth, Cathy Moriarty as Mrs. Frankovitz and more.
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