 Author Ethan Canin (qv)s original short story "Batorsag &  Szerelem", which this movie is based on, originally took place in  Iowa. When director Chad Lowe (I) (qv) became interested in the  project, and plans were made to film a movie based on the story, the  action of "Batorsag & Szerelem" was moved to Shaker Heights, Ohio,  which is a suburb of Cleveland.