The director of the film, Ivars Tontegode (received Lielais Kristaps award for his short film Obsession, based on short he directed a full-length feature The Mushroomers) is widely known for his urge to experiment and depict the inner struggle and evolution of strong personalities in a highly creative and modern manner. Education: graphic art in Academy of Art of Latvia, graduated in 2007, filmmaking in Academy of Culture of Latvia graduated in 2009.