Groundhogs burrow into the ground, slipping there, hibernating and rearing young. They can move up to 35 cubic feet of soil when digging their burrows. That, in and of itself, can be destructive, depending upon where they decide to put the burrow. Groundhogs do go into a true hibernation state.
Grosse Pointe Park, Detroit, United States. This location is one of Gran Torino filming locations. This is where Walt and Tao come to shop together for tools. This location is important in the movie as this is where a strong relationship grows between Walt and Tao.
Locations Manager(s): On Location. The movie was filmed mostly in Los Angeles, California. The scenes where Christina was sent to boarding school were filmed at the Chadwick School in Palos Verdes Peninsula, California. The Paramount Studios backlot was also used for several interiors. The house used as Joan's is on Bel Air Road in lower Bel Air.