The film director’s burden can be heavy. Aside from handling budgets, unions, unexpected flatulence during a quiet scene, the elements (weather, not the periodic table…) and petulant “stars,” the creative process itself is most daunting. There are times the director must encourage, cajole, and yes, even demand breathtaking performance from actors in order to weave his or her story. This is one of those times…

[Note the smiling “agent” shows up at the 1:58 mark…]