Based on the book "Irralliset" (Otava, 1959) by a Finnish author Veijo Meri. The radio play "Anna ja Vasili" already premiered in October 18, 1965 at Yleisradio (Yleisohjelma), directed by Pekka Lounela.
The first television collaboration between director Veli-Matti Saikkonen and author Veijo Meri. Before that, they worked on a theatre plays "Sotamies Jokisen vihkiloma" (premiere in October 20, 1965) and "Nuorempi veli" (premiere in April 29, 1970) for the Finnish National Theatre (Finnish: Suomen Kansallisteatteri).