The film's story revolves around Ruben, a former drug addict and drummer of the musical duo «Backgammon». His life changes dramatically when he suddenly begins to lose his hearing, risking losing it forever. Together with him, his girlfriend and bandmate, Lou, tries to cope with this difficult situation. The film was shot in several locations, mainly in the Greater Boston area. The main location was the city of Ipswich, Massachusetts, and scenes were also filmed in Boston, Cambridge, Framingham, Danvers, Lawrence, Rowley, and Topsfield. For the Paris episodes, Antwerp, Belgium was used. The Greater Boston area features a bright and diverse landscape with lush meadows, sandy beaches, and open woodlands.

Filming Locations:

Camper

In the Movie

Scene where Ruben wakes up in his camper in a parking lot where they stopped after a concert. Lou is still sleeping next to him. He quietly gets up without waking her and starts exercising, preparing a healthy breakfast, habitually settling into his morning routine.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the Hollywood Hits Premieres Theater, Massachusetts. The theater's parking lot, which served as the setting for this scene, remains untouched and operational, making it easily recognizable for movie fans. Unfortunately, Hollywood Hits Premieres closed its doors back in 2016, so visitors can only appreciate the exterior of the building.

Cafe

In the Movie

Scene where Lou and Ruben end up in a diner and communicate via notes. Lou is clearly upset that Ruben wants to undergo an expensive and dangerous procedure to restore his hearing. She tries to convince him that it is too risky a step.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the Agawam Diner, a diner car located in Rowley. For the film, the diner was transformed into the fictional establishment "Miss Fenton Diner." The entire interior and exterior of the cafe were used for filming. The charming establishment, built in 1954, still operates, offering hearty American cuisine from morning until evening.

Lou's Father's House

In the Movie

Scene where Ruben arrives to meet Lou at her father Richard's house. Lou happily greets him, hugs him with a smile, and they enjoy a moment of reunion. However, a celebration is taking place at Lou's father's house, so they have to interrupt their conversation.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at 58 Jan van Rijswijcklaan in Antwerp, Belgium. This location has retained its original aesthetic from the film, making it an exciting place for movie fans. Moreover, the area is surrounded by several parks, providing visitors with a picturesque spot for relaxation and reminiscing about the film.