though the six month relationship between baginski and eva lebuef that was portrayed in the film actually occurred, marczak orchestrated the on-camera meeting between baginski and huszcza believing that she could potentially be an interesting presence in the film. marczak and labeuf had previously been in a relationship and at the start of filming he was unaware that lebuef had previously also had a relationship with huszcza which later became a central conflict in the film.