When creating the intimate romance story of “Wander Darkly,” writer-director Tara Miele and stars Sienna Miller and Diego Luna found a wealth of inspiration from their life experiences.The film, which takes a close look at mortality and life and death, was inspired by Miele’s experience surviving a severe car crash seven years ago.
Experiencing a black out, a concussion and an extended recovery phase, Miele said she found a deeper appreciation for the small joys in life.“We were at my parents’ for Thanksgiving, and they were fighting over the turkey and my kids were screaming,” she said during a Variety Streaming Room presented by Lionsgate.
“And I just was so grateful to be there and so aware of how lucky we were to still be living these delicate little lives.
That was the moment where I knew I wanted to bottle that and give it to as many people as I could.
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