The movie is based on real events that took place in Turin in July 1996. Two employees of the Italian Postal Service, together with a couple of friends, robbed their own truck van.
Three of the main characters are named after Italian famous football players: Alvise Zago and Luigi Meroni were stars of the past in FC Torino, Luciano Bodini was a reserve goalkeeper for Juventus. Both teams play in Turin, the filming location.