The story is inspired by the short story "Presos pelo Estômago", from the book "Pólvora, Gorgonzola e Alecrim", by Lusa Silvestre.
The film marks the use of a Brazil and Italy co-production agreement that has existed since 1974, but which had never been used. Executive producer Cláudia da Natividade took a year to prepare and formalize the contract between the Brazilian company Zencrane Filmes and the Italian company Indiana Filmes.
Brazilian Cinema Grand Prix 2008: Awarded as Best Film, Audience Film, Direction, Supporting Actor (Babu Santana) and Original Screenplay. Also nominated in the categories: Best Actor (João Miguel), Supporting Actor (Paulo Miklos), Photography, Art Direction, Costume, Makeup, Original Soundtrack, Editing and Sound.
Guarani Brazilian Cinema Award 2008: Awarded as Best Actor (João Miguel), Adapted Screenplay and Revelation (Fabiula Nascimento). It was also nominated for Best Film and Direction.
Fabiula Nascimento's debut film.