The screenplay is based on the work of the Brazilian writer Raduan Nassar.

It premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival and was positively received.

It was also well-acclaimed in Brazil, though it received some criticism with its explicit sex scenes.

The movie was launched in many countries, such as Italy, where it remained on screen for a whole year.

It received six nominations at the 1st Grande Prêmio Cinema Brasil, of which it did not won any award.