The film is shot in several time periods and locations, intertwining three interconnected stories of women whose lives are linked by Virginia Woolf's novel Mrs. Dalloway. In England 1923, a sick writer begins writing her famous novel, struggling under the supervision of doctors and family. In Los Angeles 1951, a pregnant housewife immerses herself in reading this novel while planning her husband's birthday. In New York 2001, a lesbian publisher organizes an awards ceremony for a friend-author dying of AIDS. All three narratives unfold over the course of one day, connected by one book — one woman writes it, another reads it, a third lives it. The production starred Nicole Kidman, Julianne Moore, and Meryl Streep, each portraying women reflecting on choice, freedom, and the meaning of life.

Filming Locations:

Hudson Street and West 14th Street

In the Film

Scene where Clarissa Vaughan (Meryl Streep) walks through the streets of Greenwich Village in modern-day New York, running errands in preparation for a party celebrating an award for her friend Richard, a writer dying of AIDS. The bustling Manhattan intersection conveys the energy of the city, which contrasts with her inner emotional turmoil on this pivotal day.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the intersection of Hudson Street and West 14th Street in the Meatpacking District of Manhattan. This busy crossroads is located near the border of the West Village and Meatpacking District, surrounded by a mix of residential buildings, restaurants, and shops. The area has changed significantly due to gentrification over the years and is a well-known spot in Lower Manhattan, often used in film production.