The stairway leading to the church in one of the first scenes in the film is the same made famous in the Brazilian film "O Pagador de Promessas", winner of Cannes Golden Palm in 1962.
The protagonist Lázaro Ramos worked as an extra in director Monique Gardenberg's first film "Jenipapo" (1995).
Part of the shooting was made during the Carnival in Salvador, including the parade of the "trios elétricos" (sound cars where the big bands perform).
This is actors Lázaro Ramos and Wagner Moura 8th film together.
Valdinéia Soriano's debut;