Judy Ann Santos was initially offered to play Hilaria Del Rosario, but refused the role saying she couldn't relate to the character because she didn't know Hilaria personally.
Conceptualized as early as 1998.
Tikoy Aguiluz backed out of directing this film after a misunderstanding with Jorge Estregan over Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story (2011).
Director Mark Meily once promised that he would never direct a historical film after working with the movie "Baler" which premiered in 2008.
It won several awards at the 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival, including: Second Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor (Cesar Montano), Youth Choice Award, Best Float, Best Sound, Best Musical Score (Jessie Lasaten), and Best Make-up.