This shows the area in Leeds to be run down and poor, which is shown through the graffiti on the garages in the first scene. The workers in the supermarket are shown to have different regional identities through their costume. For example, the American man and woman are wearing smart clothes (full body suits, etc.) and so are portrayed as more in control than the other characters, who are from Leeds.
Mise-en-scene
The mise-en-scene shows this section of Leeds to be run-down and poor. This is shown by the graffiti on the garage within the first scene. The people working in the supermarket are shown to have different regional identities despite living within the same region. This is shown by the American man's costume, who is wearing a suit and therefore portrayed as more affluent than the other characters.
Cinematography
Starts with an establishing shot which shows lots of people in a town. This adds a sense of community and 'togetherness' and reflects the attitude to each other within their regional identity.
The American man is portrayed as outsider, as a two-shot is used of the workers while he is talking to them, showing them looking uncomfortable and uncommitted to what he is saying.
Editing
Shot-reaction-shots show the relationship between the old woman and the two men, showing them to be conversational despite age, perhaps drawn together by their regional identity. This reinforces the idea of a sense of community. People in the background are also blurred, drawing emphasis to the conversation.
During the argument, parallel editing is used to show the man watching the TV at the same time, showing that tension within the same regional identity is the norm. Fast-paced editing is also used to mirror the fast and angry dialogue, again highlighting tension between regional identities.
Sound
Regional dialect to establish location.
Soft music during transition and high-angle shot of location, which makes the place seem melancholy and dreary.
The non-diegetic sound of the TV.
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