The main role was tailor-made for Petri Poikolainen, who like his character has lost his sight and much of the mobility due to multiple sclerosis.
The first leading role in a feature film for Petri Poikolainen. Quite likely also the last one due to his deteriorating health. Therefor due to the progressing disease the production time line had no leeway for significant delays as there was no guarantee how long the lead actor would be in condition to take part in filming.