Real life father and daughter Barry Otto and Miranda Otto also appear as father and daughter in this film.
This Australian film imported an American actor, George DelHoyo (Uruguya born), to portray the character of Frank Lopez.
The film's closing credits roll states: ''Thanks to all those helpful souls at Australia Post who shall remain nameless.''
The film was shot during May and June 1997 which included two weeks of rehearsals prior to principal photography.
Three actresses portrayed the character of Alice Walsh: Alicia Banit (young Alice), Tess Mornane (the voice of young Alice) and Miranda Otto (adult Alice).
Barry Otto: The real life father of Miranda Otto play's her character Alice Walsh's father Gerald Urquhart.