The film is based on Korotkevich's novel "Chorny Zamak Alshanski". Russian actors Yevgeny Stychkin, Yevgeny Shvarts, Vitaly Kishchenko took part in the film adaptation. The film was created by the film studio "Belarusfilm" together with the Russian partner. The first screening of the film was held at the international film festival "Listapad. The release of the historical fantasy is timed to the 25th anniversary of the Union State and the 100th anniversary of the Belarusian cinema. The film is also being shown in Russian cities.