The Yolngu People of Arnhem Land, Australia, fully believe that Bayini is real and made this film with respect on her actual stomping grounds.
Gandhurrminy is the daughter of Mandawuy Yunupingu, lead singer of the Australian Aboriginal pop group Yothu Yindi and niece of Galarrwuy Yunupingu, former chair of the Northern Land Council, both men having been recipients of "Australian of the Year."