The film is the first instalment of the Yusuf Trilogy, named after the eponymous lead character of the series, which includes Milk and Honey, filmed and released in reverse chronological order.
The film, which went on nationwide general release across Turkey on 5 January 2001 ( 2001-01-05), won awards at film festivals in Antalya and Istanbul, including the Golden Orange Behlül Dal Jury Special Award.