The concept for the film came to James D. Schumacher III, while sitting with his father, who was in an intensive care unit fighting for his life.
The film is based around the real life relationship between James D. Schumacher III and his father, James D. Schumacher Jr.
The wedding ring Thomas Niccol wears during the film, was actually the promise ring given to James D. Schumacher III's father by his mother shortly before their marriage.
The Niccol family was named after one of the director's favorite writer/directors; Andrew Niccol.
Was in the Short Film Corner of the 2015 Festival de Cannes.