Giovanna Grigio's first credited role in a Rede Globo series after starring as as Mili in SBT's Chiquititas (2013). Fernanda Souza also moved to Rede Globo after the same role in Chiquititas Brasil (1997).
Based on Voltaire's "Candide" as well as the film adaptation Candinho (1953). The plot is also inspired by Monteiro Lobato's tale "O Comprador de Fazendas".
The in-universe radio drama "Herança de Ódio" is also aired in Rede Globo's radio station Rádio Globo.
The fifth collaboration between creator Walcyr Carrasco and director Jorge Fernando after Chocolate com Pimenta (2003), Alma Gêmea (2005), Sete Pecados (2007) and Caras & Bocas (2009), and their return to period drama after "Alma Gêmea".
Walcyr Carrasco was publicly upset after Flávia Alessandra turned down a main role in Amor à Vida (2013) to star in Salve Jorge (2012) before coming to terms and offering her a role in this series.