The movie is based on the book "Oor 'n motorfiets, 'n zombiefliek en lang getalle wat deur elf gedeel kan word" (English: "About a motorcycle, a zombie movie and long numbers that can be divided by eleven") by Jaco Jacobs.
Lize Vosloo wrote the screenplay and Morné du Toit directed.
The film is a family drama subtitled The Sum total of Hope.
The film is described as "a heartfelt story about life, death, family, friends, love and hope (and some chickens)".
During this process, Hoender begins to come to terms with his father's death, he makes new friends, gains self-confidence and learns that his own talents are also valuable.