Rose Byrne, Christian Slater, and Mary Bronstein discuss their new film and reveal why we rarely see Linda's family.
Breakdown
- The director chose not to show the faces of Linda's family members to keep the audience in Linda's perspective.
- This creative decision emphasized Linda's isolation and prevented viewers from shifting sympathy to her daughter. 48s
- Actors found performing phone scenes challenging but felt it added authenticity to the portrayal of distance in relationships. 1m 48s
- Voiceover work played a significant role in conveying the emotional separation between characters. 3m 18s
- The cast and director agreed that these choices enhanced the film's tone and themes. 3m 37s