On the eve of World War II, a British widow hires a self-taught archaeologist to dig up mysterious formations on her land, leading to a staggering find.

"The Dig" (2021) is a British historical drama film based on a true story. Set in the late 1930s, the film follows the excavation of Sutton Hoo, an Anglo-Saxon burial site in Suffolk, England. When a wealthy widow hires an amateur archaeologist to dig on her estate, they uncover a remarkable treasure buried beneath the mounds.

As they unearth the past, personal relationships and buried secrets come to light, intertwining the characters' lives with the historical discovery.