The film was heavily influenced by the works of Theo Angelopoulos, as per the director's preference.
The shoot was facing weather issues in their January 2012 shoot - they needed cloudy weather to ensure it give the film its ethereal feel. On the fourth day of filming, the crew was met with the news of Angelopoulos' passing...Only to be met with a cloudy weather they needed.
The crew paid their respects to the director and, despite the heavy news, successfully concluded the shoot that day.