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.
The story is inspired by the short story "Presos pelo Estômago", from the book "Pólvora, Gorgonzola e Alecrim", by Lusa Silvestre.
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.