The lead actress, Pascale Ogier, died of a drug overdose only a couple of months after the film was released, in October 1984. She had struggled with drug problems since her teenage years. She was the daughter of actress Bulle Ogier.
The fourth of director Éric Rohmer's six "Comedies et Proverbes" series of movies of the 1980s. The other five, in chronological order, are The Aviator's Wife (1981), A Good Marriage (1982), Pauline at the Beach (1983), The Green Ray (1986) and Boyfriends and Girlfriends (1987).
With this film, Éric Rohmer received his first and only nomination as Best Director at the César awards. He was also nominated in the Best Film and Best Original Screenplay categories - but didn't win any.
Pascale Ogier received a posthumous Best Actress nomination at the Césars for her role as Louise. The winner was Sabine Azéma for A Sunday in the Country (1984).