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The film is notable for being the final screen appearance of British comedian Rik Mayall , who filmed his scenes just weeks before his death. While some reviewers found the film's tone uneven—alternating between serious drama and "ordinair" (crude) moments characteristic of Van Royen’s writing style—the performances by Isa Hoes and Abbey Hoes (who plays young Julia) are widely praised for giving the story its emotional weight.