A British college student falls for an American student, only to be separated from him when she's banned from the U.S. after overstaying her visa.
Acting
Felicity Jones improvised most dialogue; the rawness shows.
Direction
Doremus shot chronologically as their real visas expired.
Cinematography
Handheld intimacy that makes you feel like a third wheel.
Director
Drake Doremus
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The 'I want to be your ex-boyfriend' bracelet was an actual gift from Yelchin to Jones that made it into the film.
Shot for $250k with a Canon 7D, this film helped legitimize DSLR filmmaking in Hollywood—and launched Jennifer Lawrence's dramatic career between Oscar nominations.
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