Had its parental rating elevated by Ministry of Justice due to constant violent scenes and sexual overtones. Rede Globo however edited several episodes and was allowed to reprise it at an afternoon time-slot in 2009.
Regiane Alves used to burst in tears always when she had to shoot a scene where her spoiled character Dóris was mean to her grandparents. She was once attacked by an old lady with her umbrella while walking.
Unusual for a Brazilian telenovela, the series had 15 different opening sequences which showed photographs sent by its audience, with the women depicted highlighted and their men blurred.
Rodrigo Santoro and Bruna Marquezine would achieve international recognition, starring in Hollywoodian productions.
Fifth collaboration between creator/writer Manoel Carlos and Ricardo Waddington after Une histoire d'amour (1995), Destinées (1997), Secrets de famille (2000) and the Presença de Anita (2001).