Question 1

Why did Kenneth Lonergan keep the confession scene in the film?

Accepted Answer

Casey Affleck explained the importance of why his character chose not to drive the car and put a log on the fire to prevent Randy's sinuses from drying out, convincing Lonergan to retain it.

Question 2

What unexpected moment did Casey Affleck bring to the morgue scene?

Accepted Answer

Casey Affleck unexpectedly cried during the morgue scene, which was not in the original script, but Kenneth Lonergan decided to keep it.

Question 3

How is the town of Manchester-by-the-Sea portrayed versus its real-life status?

Accepted Answer

While portrayed as working class and blue collar in the film, Manchester-by-the-Sea is actually a very upscale and affluent town.

Question 4

What personal experience did Kenneth Lonergan incorporate into the script?

Accepted Answer

Lonergan included a past parenting incident where he lost his temper with his daughter and was heckled by a passerby, and he cameos as the man who heckles Lee for bad parenting.

Question 5

What is the central conflict Lee Chandler faces in Manchester by the Sea?

Accepted Answer

After his older brother passes away, Lee is forced to return home to care for his 16-year-old nephew and deal with a tragic past that separated him from his family and community.

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