[1] The film is adaptation of Jalan Tak Ada Ujung by Mochtar Lubis and is set in 1946, a year after Indonesia proclaimed independence from Dutch and Japanese occupation.

Set in Jakarta in 1946, Isa, a 35-year-old former fighter and a violinist, is now an elementary school teacher.

[1] The film marks Mouly Surya's first project that is based on an existing material.

[2] Additionally, Bangkok-based Purin Pictures also announced in 2020 that they selected the project to receive a US$30,000 production grant.

[1][5] In March 2021, Surya stated on Twitter that the film is likely to be pushed back due to the COVID-19 situation.