In May 2015, it was announced Rob Meyer would direct the film from a screenplay by Annie Howell, with Cary Fukunaga executive producing.[2] In August 2015, Melanie Lynskey and Nelsan Ellis were reported to have been cast in the leads.[3]
Release
The film had its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival on April 15, 2016.[4] Shortly after, Netflix acquired VOD rights to the film.[5]Gunpowder & Sky later acquired distribution rights and set the film for an April 14, 2017, release.[6]
Reception
The film received generally positive reviews from critics, earning a 67% score on Rotten Tomatoes.[1]Neil Genzlinger of The New York Times wrote, "Countless movies have examined what happens when a country mouse goes to the city; this one shows that leaving a gentrified urban oasis for a small-town world can be just as jolting," calling it "effective" and "delicately observed."[7]