Ryan Claffey shot this film in 2010, although it was only edited in 2021. He was inspired by the film Bicycle Thieves (1948), and decided upon using amateur actors, real locations as a nod to the film.
Inspired by the French New Wave film movement, Ryan Claffey broke the 180 degree line. His attempts were to try and create a sense of unease at the very beginning.
Ryan Claffey was invited by actress Shirley Wintch to the Canary Islands for the opportunity of creating a Spanish film. Ryan Claffey wrote the script the day before shooting after being introduced to the cast.