Although this is biographical film about Juice Leskinen, the story line takes several liberties, most importantly the character Marja is amalgamation of Juice's various girlfriends and his first wife.
The movie is shot on film as the filmmakers wanted visuals that would look similar to the look of the time period (1970s) where the events of the story line take place.
Riku Nieminen had to gain over 20 kg for his role.