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The revelation that "the trunk of his car is filled with hundreds of slippers" is both unexpected and intriguing. What significance do the slippers hold within the context of the story, and how do they contribute to the overall thematic exploration? And why, above all objects, slippers?
The California desert serves as a backdrop for much of the film's exploration and discovery. Can you discuss the significance of this setting and how you utilized it to enhance the atmosphere and mood of the story?
I grew up in the desert, and since it was in part based on a personal experience, it made sense to set it there, and thematically it was the perfect fit. It's desolate, isolating, unkowable with roads stretching in various directions with no end in sight. It again connects to what the character is going through as she faces a difficult situation alone and faces an impossible decision. Moreover, the desert is flat and the sun is relentless -- there is no where to hide. Our main character is forced to confront some of her biggest fears.
