"The Dig" is a historical drama film released in 2021. Set in 1939, it tells the true story of the excavation of Sutton Hoo, an archaeological site in England. The film revolves around the character of Basil Brown, a self-taught archaeologist, who is hired by a wealthy widow named Edith Pretty to excavate the mounds on her property. As Basil and his team begin their work, they uncover an ancient Anglo-Saxon burial ship and its treasures, which have significant historical and cultural importance.