In keeping with the film's international nature, supporting roles were filled by actors representing Poland, Romania, Russia, Ukraine, Republic of Georgia, Bulgaria and The United States. Within the cast and crew of 60, 32 members were women, 13 children, and 8 disabled.
Due to lack of Russian Locations in California, Peter Polanco, Visual Effects Model Maker was hired to create wonderful miniatures of a 1890's Russian Village. Winner of the Thunderbird International Film Festival 2004 Karl Malden Award of Excellence.