One important song in the movie is "Distante Instante" (Distant Instant) composed and performed by Rodrigo Gonzalez better known as Rockdrigo, a very influential and cult-rock composer. Pioneer of a contracultural movement named "Movimiento Rupestre" that influenced a lot of the future Mexican rock scene.
Susana is also the name of Octavio's brother's wife, whom Octavio falls in love with in Amores Perros (2000). Octavio was Gael's breakout role.