Digging for Fire
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Digging for Fire

Married couple Lee and Tim, a part-time yoga instructor and a public school phys ed teacher respectively, jump at the opportunity to sit at the seclud...ed Los Angeles hills house of an actress acquaintance for two weeks as a mini-vacation for themselves and their three year old son, Jude. The house sit starts with an unusual event: Tim finds on the property in the wooded hills just beyond the swimming pool a gun and a bone. He believes the bone could be a human one and that there could be a murdered dead body buried in the hills in the vicinity of where he found these items. Tim telephones the police, who tell him they can do nothing unless an actual body is found. As such, Lee convinces Tim to drop the subject. On their first weekend at the house, Lee decides to leave Tim on his own for the weekend to complete their income tax return, which he has long put off, while she and Jude go to visit among others her mother and stepfather, and her sister Squiggy and her family, neither who she sees often. Instead of focusing on the taxes, Tim uses the opportunity of Lee being away to hang out with some buddies, who in turn invite some other friends to the house. The mention of his find in the woods leads to some of the people at the house being immersed in his speculation along with him, Max in particular who seems the most interested. Max, however, may have other interests in digging besides finding buried things. Meanwhile, Lee has needed this weekend away from her husband, and time away from Jude - Grandma and Pop Pop who have agreed to babysit - to re-energize herself and evaluate her current life, which she feels is not her own. By the time Lee and Tim come back together at the end of the weekend, they may have a different understanding of their relationship and their life together with Jude. Show More

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Digging for Fire (2015) is a compelling drama that follows the story of a married couple, Lee and Tim, who embark on a house-sitting adventure in the secluded Los Angeles hills. Lee, a part-time yoga instructor, and Tim, a public school phys ed teacher, see this as an opportunity for a mini-vacation with their three-year-old son, Jude.

Their stay takes a thrilling turn when Tim discovers a gun and a bone on the property, leading him to suspect a potential murder and a hidden dead body in the hills. Worried, Tim contacts the police, who are unable to investigate the matter thoroughly.

While Tim becomes consumed with his investigative pursuits, Lee explores her own desires and finds herself connecting with a group of friends she meets. As each of them begins to dig deeper into their personal desires, secrets, and fantasies, their relationship is put to the test.

Digging for Fire is an exploration of the human condition and the complexities of relationships. The film portrays the couple’s contrasting journeys as they navigate their own individual desires while still trying to maintain their connection. As the plot unfolds, the audience is left questioning the nature of love, marriage, and the compromises one must make to sustain a relationship.

This thought-provoking film, directed by Joe Swanberg, is a raw and honest portrayal of the challenges faced in modern relationships. With its captivating storyline and exceptional performances by the cast, Digging for Fire is a must-watch film that delves into the complexities of love and marriage in a relatable and engaging way.