San Francisco
This film is set in San Francisco. This situation is clear from the imagery of the film, which includes scenes of the city, people, and buildings. Additionally, the film opens with a view of the Golden Gate Bridge, an iconic symbol of the American city which immediately tells us where this film is set.
Johnny's appearance
In this film, Wiseau exhibits an interesting and bizarre appearance, complete with long black hair and sunglasses. This iconic ensemble is known and loved by fans of The Room, and represents Wiseau's unique approach to filmmaking.
Flowers
Wiseau uses the imagery of flowers in order to introduce us to his relationship with Lisa. The film opens with Johnny entering a flower shop, where he asks the shopkeeper for a dozen red roses. These flowers represent his love for Lisa and his devotion to their relationship. This makes it all the more disheartening later in the film, where Lisa cheats on Johnny.
