Director, writer, and lead actor Justin Chon wrote the role of Mr. Kim specifically for his father Sang Chon, but it took 3 months to convince his father to accept the role because of the nature of the film and the similarities to their own family history.
The character of Daniel was written specifically for David So in order to cater to his talents as an actor, comedian, and singer.
Justin was 11 years old at the time of the Rodney King L.A. riots.
Executive producer, Jin Young Lee, was on the premiere of Dear Genevieve of HGTV.