The film was shot entirely on location in Manhattan, New York. The story follows Fred, who after an unprotected night with uninhibited Mindy begins to worry that she might be pregnant. Instead of openly expressing his concerns, he pretends to be romantically interested in her and stays by her side for twelve hours to ensure she takes both doses of emergency contraception. The film unfolds almost in real time in various locations on the Upper East Side and Midtown Manhattan, including pharmacies, bookstores, coffee shops, and residential buildings. It is a small indie romantic comedy exploring themes of deception, responsibility, and unexpected connection as the two characters get to know each other over the course of a day, navigating the awkwardness of their situation.

Filming Locations:

East 41st Street and Tudor City Place

In the Movie

Scene where the characters walk through the Tudor City neighborhood during their long day together, with the distinctive elevated walkways and historic apartment facades of this unusual midtown Manhattan enclave visible in the background as they talk.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the intersection of East 41st Street and Tudor City Place in the historic Tudor City neighborhood of Midtown Manhattan. Tudor City is a famous 1920s residential enclave with neo-Gothic style apartments on a hill overlooking the East River. The elevated pedestrian area offers views of the United Nations headquarters nearby.

Pharmacy, 1103 Lexington Avenue

In the Movie

Scene where Fred and Mindy enter a pharmacy, where he tries to ensure she buys emergency contraception, thus beginning his nervous 12-hour mission to stay close and make sure she takes both doses as directed.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at a pharmacy on the corner of Lexington Avenue and East 77th Street on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. This stretch of Lexington Avenue is surrounded by local shops, pharmacies, and restaurants serving the residential neighborhood. The building stands in a classic Upper East Side commercial corridor with a mix of brownstones and mid-rise structures typical of the area.

Choices Bookstore, 220 East 78th Street

In the Movie

Scene where Fred accompanies Mindy to this cozy local bookstore, where they browse books together and continue their conversation, which develops as the intimate atmosphere of the store deepens their unexpected connection over the course of the day.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at a small independent bookstore at 220 East 78th Street, between 2nd and 3rd Avenues on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. This block is a quiet residential stretch with brownstones and low-rise buildings typical of the neighborhood's charm. Such independent bookstores have long been part of the Upper East Side community.