It was intended to star Sunshine Cruz and Jay Manalo .

The main reason for the film’s shutdown was believed to be the strong objection from Sunshine Cruz’s then-husband, actor Cesar Montano. Montano, who was in Australia filming The Great Raid , was reported to be "raging mad" upon learning of the content of the scenes, notes a 2002 Philstar article.

Jay Manalo, known for his intense acting style and leading roles in gritty dramas, serves as the perfect foil to Cruz. Their on-screen dynamic elevates the film from a standard crime procedure into a compelling character study.

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In the late 1990s, the Philippine box office was dominated by the "TF" (Titillating Films) or "sexy-bold" genre. Sunshine Cruz was one of the era's top stars, while Jay Manalo was the go-to leading man for intense dramas.