Author Ethan Canin's original short story "Batorsag & Szerelem", which this movie is based on, originally took place in Iowa. When director Chad Lowe 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.
Only career nude scene for Michelle Trachtenberg. She said in 2010 that filming it was one of the most horrendous moments of her life and that "it would take an army--or Martin Scorsese--to ever get me naked again."