[1][2] Around the 1940s when Japan conquered Malaya, Othman, a sailor who wanted to change the fate and life of his family by following an adventure sailing around the world.

[3] The script of the film was written by Kabir's wife, Mira Mustaffa together with Ahmad Izham Omar.

[4] The original idea of this film was given by the Chief Executive Officer of Media Prima Television Network Berhad, Datuk Ahmad Izham Omar which is based on a real event containing dramatic elements and also features a story that is certainly quite tragic in a different era, it also features the era of conquest Japan during the Second World War.

Former Dewi Remaja 2014/15 alumni, Puteri Aishah played the role of Che Thom; Pulang is his acting debut.

[6][7] Remy who previously acted in several films directed by Kabir, played the role of Othman; he initially thought the script was good and still could not imagine how computer generated image (CGI) techniques would be used.