 The movie was initially offered to director Laurice Guillen (qv)  with Hilda Koronel (qv) on the lead role. When the producers did  not approve the initial script, the movie was shelved for years.  When it was revised, Lino Brocka (qv) took over the project with  Sharon Cuneta (qv) on the lead and Hilda Koronel (qv) as the  antagonist).