According to Manuel Ojeda, Flor Silvestre was not Antonio Aguilar's original choice to play the role of Susana Guzmán. Aguilar had already cast another actress in the part, but when the woman fell ill, Aguilar asked Flor to take her place.
This movie was based on the song "Triste recuerdo" (Sad Memory), Antonio Aguilar's biggest hit recording. His wife and co-star in this movie, Flor Silvestre, was the one who suggested he record the song after hearing a version of it.