According to Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili, the film was not financed by the Georgian government; however one of the producers, David Imedashvili, said that the initial funding for the project came from a Georgian government fund.
Menurut Presiden Georgia Mikheil Saakashvili, film tersebut tidak dibiayai oleh pemerintah Georgia; namun salah satu produser, David Imedashvili, berkata bahwa pendanaan awal untuk proyek tersebut datang dari sumbangan pemerintah Georgia.