Trivia

As with his previous films Cold Mountain (2003) and Michael Collins (1996), this film shows actor Brendan Gleeson genuine fiddle playing skills.

Of the three leads, Gordon Pinsent is the only one who actually hails from Newfoundland. Mark Critch is also from Newfoundland.

Remake of La grande séduction. Quebecer film.

Released ten years since director Don McKellar's previous film, Childstar (2004).

Peter Keleghan and Gordon Pinsent had both previously starred in the Canadian comedy series The Red Green Show (1991).