- The film is the first film between Focus Films and Random House Films. After years of negotiation, the two companies announced in November 2005 that they would jointly fund the filming and production of "Reservation Road".
- To cope with the film’s release, the publishing company reissued the film’s novel of the same name.
- When the creators chose Dwight's actor, they all thought of the actor Mark Alan Ruffalo.
- In order to gain a deeper understanding of the character's psychology, Joaquin Rafael Bottom feels it is necessary to contact some people who have had similar experiences. So the producer got in touch with an anti-drunk driving organization called "Mothers Against Drunk Driving" and learned the true stories of many people's personal experiences.
- Joaquin Rafael Bottom read related books specially to analyze the differences between men and women facing grief and loss.
- Jennifer Lynn Connelly was moved to tears after reading the script. She also read the original novel and took notes .
Reservation Road behind the scenes gags
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Extended Reading
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Grace Learner: I want to get help. I want us to talk to someone.
Ethan Learner: Okay. You wanna talk to somebody, Grace? We'll talk to whoever you want. We can talk to the police, lawyer, a therapist. I'll talk to the goddamn Pope! Anything you want, okay?
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[last lines]
Dwight Arno: [Lucas watching the video tape] I just want you to remember these last days that we had together, and how wonderful they were. And I feel like I've been able to be the father to you that you really deserve. I guess what I'm just trying to say, is that I'm sorry...