Entirely shot in a documentary style using only a cinematographer and sound recordist. No grips or other crew.
The character Zahid's nationality is Iranian and Pakistani.
Actor Peter Greene was considered for the role of Said-Uddin Mohamed,that was eventually given to actor Sheik Mahmud Bey.
This is the second feature actor Tom Sizemore has worked with Writer/Director Kamal Ahmed.
Writer/Director Kamal Ahmed is known for his work with THE JERKY BOYS as the "Egyptian Magician" but in real life is of south Asian origin (Trinidadian and Bangladeshi)