Director Rama Burshtein is a practicer of Heredi Judaism, which carries strict rules regarding what film subjects are considered appropriate. She consulted with her rabbi throughout the filming of the movie to ensure its propriety. For example, none of the male actors ever touch the main character in any way.
The film premiered at the 73rd Venice International Film Festival in the Horizons section. It won the Best Actress award in the category Israeli Feature Films at the Haifa International Film Festival 2016.
Noa Koler (Michal) and Amos Tamam (Shimi) played ex-spouses in the beloved Israeli TV show Srugim (2008).