Angelina Jolie has given her support to the film. In a statement of support, Jolie called it a "delicately made and moving film that chronicles the lives of young women in contemporary Afghanistan. It shows the grace, beauty and spirit of Afghan women as they navigate marriage, love, friendship, family and motherhood."
Sahraa Karimi's directorial feature film debut.
Afghanistan's Official Submission for Best International Feature Film at the 92nd Academy Awards.
It was not on the Academy's final list of films for consideration because questions were raised over the legitimacy of the Afghan committee that submitted the film.