 Hakim later described the role as a "huge honour" and "very challenging"; she has credited the role for answering her questions on her identity.The film later became Indonesia's submission to the 62nd Academy Awards for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.Hakim screened her first work as a producer, "Daun di Atas Bantal" ("Leaf on a Pillow") during "Un Certain Regard" at Cannes ten years later.