The story was inspired by the Lee Teter print "Reflections". The film's co-Screenwriter, retired U.S. Army Major Ken Miller, who served in Vietnam, saw Teter's famous illustration in an art gallery, and immediately was filled with war-related emotions.
Was initially set for theatrical release in the fall of 2004, but was pushed out. It made its screen debut at the Seattle International Film Festival on May 28 and May 30, 2005.
Reunites Linda Hamilton and Ron Perlman who both appeared in Beauty and the Beast.