Local Seattle resident, actor Tom Skeritt, co-star, helped to get this film made in the Seattle Area, from local famed authors' book of the same name, East of the Mountains. Writer / Author David Guterson, also was tasked to help write and adapt his book into the screen play.
Some filming took part in the Seattle area. Picolinos Italian Restaurant, in Ballard, is one location of filming. It is one of many fine restaurants establishments in Seattle.
'This film was produced, directed, and shot with an almost all Female managed/directed team from Seattle and other U.S. Cities. Most films are made with less than 20% of woman at the helm. Seattle is leading the nation in film productions by women, in teaching, producing, and guiding woman to future careers in film.' From Seattle King5 TV story.