Actor Ivo Canelas was interested in the leading male role, but had to refuse due to scheduling conflicts.
Actress Lúcia Moniz expressed interested in the leading female role, but Rita Martins had already been cast.
Actor Afonso Pimentel expressed interest in the leading male role, but Diogo Morgado had already been cast.
Actor Diogo Morgado flew from the US to Portugal to work for free on this film, because it was "by far, one of the best shorts I have ever read".
The film was shot in one weekend and all cast and crew worked as volunteers.