The film is set in New York and tells the story of Seyi Ogunde, a 24-year-old Nigerian-American who works on Wall Street and becomes involved in insider trading. When his carefully constructed life falls apart, he is forced to confront the complicated and turbulent relationships he has been avoiding. The film explores themes of identity, ambition, the immigrant experience, and the price of chasing the American dream in a city that demands everything from you. It offers a realistic look at what happens when success built on shaky foundations finally crumbles, and the personal reckoning that follows. The story touches on family dynamics, cultural expectations, and the pressure to live up to multiple identities at once, all set against the backdrop of Manhattan's financial district and lower neighborhoods.

Filming Locations:

Gansevoort Street

In the Movie

Scene where characters walk through the Meatpacking District along Gansevoort Street, showcasing the trendy nightlife and social scene that contrasts with Seyi's serious financial and personal struggles throughout the story.

In Reality

The scene was filmed in the Meatpacking District of Manhattan between 9th Avenue and Washington Street. This area has transformed from an industrial meat processing center into one of Manhattan's trendiest neighborhoods, with designer boutiques, nightclubs, restaurants, and the southern entrance to the High Line park.

Liberty Place

In the Movie

Scene where Seyi walks through the streets of the Financial District near his workplace on Wall Street, showing the corporate world he inhabits and the tense atmosphere that defines his professional life, which will ultimately lead to his downfall.

In Reality

The scene was filmed on a narrow pedestrian street in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan, between Maiden Lane and Liberty Street. It is in the heart of the district near the World Trade Center, surrounded by office towers and commercial buildings. This street is often used in films to capture the atmosphere of New York's financial world.

Reiss Store, Bleecker Street

In the Movie

Scene where characters enter this upscale store on Bleecker Street in the West Village, reflecting the lifestyle, ambition, and consumer culture associated with Seyi's Wall Street career and his desire to project success.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the retail location 309-313 Bleecker Street in the West Village neighborhood of Manhattan, between Grove Street and Barrow Street. Bleecker Street is one of the most famous streets for shopping and dining in Greenwich Village, with boutiques, cafes, and charming residential blocks.

Liz Sloan's Apartment, Mercer Street

In the Movie

Scene where the exterior of Liz Sloan's apartment is shown at this intersection in SoHo, where key relationship scenes take place in which Seyi confronts his personal life and the people close to him.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the corner of 70 Mercer Street and Broome Street in the SoHo neighborhood of Manhattan. This area is known for its cast-iron architecture, art galleries, and expensive lofts. Mercer Street is a quiet cobblestone street in the heart of SoHo, often used in films.