Wiseau grew up in an unspecified country from the Eastern Bloc , where he was ridiculed for his interest in America .
The two form an odd but affectionate bond as Sestero begins to learn of the many contradictions of Wiseau 's personality , as well his conflicted relationship with his life prior to becoming an actor , including being ridiculed for his interest in America while growing up in an unspecified Eastern Bloc country , being threatened with death by sadistic French policemen , and progressing from a toy bird salesman to a retail and real estate tycoon .
The Disaster Artist