Co-stars included Peter Hooten, Anna Alexiadi, Faidon Georgitsis, Nikos Pashalidis, and Kostas Baladimas, with vocals by Walter Willison.

However, the film was not released until 1981, two years after Bo Derek had already become a movie fantasy girl and international star after her breakthrough performance in the comedy 10 (1979).

Director Derek and the underage Collins began a romantic affair during filming, leading to the dissolution of his marriage to then-wife Linda Evans.

The film found greater success around the world, released under various titles, including the original Once Upon a Love in the UK, and Femme in France.

A young man has a dream to revitalise the island he lives to become a place where the big white ship will port and tourists will come and visit.