The film is based upon a song "Anne" by the Haitian band "Haïtian troubadours," and many of the original members of the band play roles in this film.
The song "Anne," recorded by the band "Haïtian troubadours," was created, recorded, and distributed long before the film was created. The film is the vision of the song by the original artists.
Jude Dutreuil Joseph Zenny Jr. is still a singer/songwriter/performer as of 2024 under the name "Tjo Zenny."