Shot between March and July 2005 in Shanghai, Wuhan, Chongqing, Yinchuan, Baotou, inner Mongolia and Genoa.
- Francesco Pasinetti Award (Sngci) for Best Actor to Sergio Castellitto at the 63rd International Venice Cinematographic Art Festival (2006).
- Nominated at the Silver Ribbon Awards 2007 for Best Producer (Marco Chimenz, Giovanni Stabilini, Riccardo tozzi - Cattleya), Best Photography, and Best Live Soundtrack (Remo Ugolinelli).