The film revolves around an Overseas Filipino Worker who returns to the Philippines from Saudi Arabia after working for ten years to reunite with his family.
[1][2][3] Katas ng Saudi was produced under Maverick Films which is associated with the Estrada political family.
The film risked not being completed due to controversies of former President Joseph Estrada was facing which rendered the politician hesitant to provide funding for the film.
Lead actor Jinggoy Estrada managed to convince his father to give greenlight to the film relying on the film's theme of tackling issues of Overseas Filipino Workers.
[4] Katas ng Saudi was released in the Philippines on December 25, 2007, as one of the official entries of the 2007 Metro Manila Film Festival.