This movie is based upon a famous eighteenth century play by Pierre de Marivaux. In keeping with its theatrical roots, there are brief shots interspersed throughout of a modern audience in the garden.
The ensemble musical number at the end is "Forets Paisibles" from the opera Les Indes Galantes by Jean-Philippe Rameau.
The film cast includes two Oscar winners: Mira Sorvino and Ben Kingsley.