After the film's initial principle photography, Richard Melkonian wrote more material for the story and the team re-assembled one year later to continue shooting. The title card 'one year later' is meant literally.
The director only decided to make the film after meeting Babirye Bukilwa during a production of a play in development at the Old Vic 12.
The cinematographer Fraser Rigg continually burned Sage throughout shooting and during takes.