Because of the sensitivity of the story, and in order to be able to get close to the protagonists in this film, Johanna Kern spent a few days volunteering at the shelter, to be able to gain the trust of the homeless. After that, there couldn't be any crew present during the filming, nor any substantial equipment. There was only the director, the homeless and a very "humble, non-intruding" camera... (all participants signed releases for the story).