Title is inspired by Italian poet Cesare Pavese's poem "Lavorare Stanca".
The script was one of the finalists for the Sundance/NHK Award.
Additional awards include Best Screenplay at the Havana Film Festival in NY and the 2+1 Festival in Moscow; Bravo! Award as Best Film of the Year; Prêmio Governador do Estado Award as Best Film of the Year, and Best Sound at the Conservatória Film Festival.