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Top Independent Films | 2006
Dramatic | 2005 | Steve
Best Overlooked Film | 2006
2005 | Steve
The movie was filmed in the writer's hometown and the factory is his parents' actual factory.
Several members of the writer's family appears in the film. His brother plays one of the Drug Enforcement Agents. His father is the neighbor in the trampoline scene. His mother appears briefly in the scene when Jim nearly hits a tree. Finally, Jim's nieces Sarah and Rachel are the writer's actual nieces.
This movie marks Casey Affleck's first leading role. Director Steve Buscemi said he knew Affleck would be able to carry the movie after watching his performance in "Gerry".
The shoot took 16 days.
The actors and producers received reduced pay to keep the film on budget as the producers had difficulties securing finance for the production.
"Evil: Because when you point a finger at somebody else, you're pointing three at yourself and a thumb at the sky."
"Jim: "Dear Mum, I don't know where to start so I'll just begin with the end and work my way back. I came home because I ran out of money and nowhere else to go. If I had any other option I would have taken it. I did not consider having a place to come home to a blessing. Instead, I thought of it as a burden and a symbol of failure. I'm ashamed to admit that growing up I pitied you and what I thought was your naive belief that our dreams could come true, simply by virtue of having them. Because the truth, as I witnessed it, was completely different. The truth actually was that nothing worked out, and no-one anywhere lived a life they wanted. But I see now that it was me with the naive belief. I thought if I resigned myself to disappointment at least I'd be better off than those people that tried and failed. And I hate myself for realising this now, and for taking and taking from you without giving anything back. You're one of the few good peaches in a world full of rotten fruit, Mum. I promise not to waste anymore time or take your love for granted ever again. I love you so much. Jim.""
