The film was shot primarily on the real streets of Manhattan and recognizable neighborhood corners, using the city's natural light and bustling sidewalks to support an intimate, character-driven story. The production favors practical New York locations — restaurant facades, midtown hotel exteriors, and Union Square area blocks — to keep the relationships grounded in everyday routines, commutes, and chance encounters.

Filming Locations:

Restaurant Français (Prince Street & Thompson Street)

In the Movie

Scene where characters meet and talk outside a French restaurant, using the lively corner as a realistic backdrop for casual conversation and relationship tension while typical SoHo street life bustles around them.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the SoHo corner of 180 Prince Street and Thompson Street, surrounded by cast-iron buildings, small shops, and dense pedestrian traffic. The restaurant's name has changed over time, but the intersection remains a popular filming spot.

8th Avenue & West 34th Street (Street Corner)

In the Movie

Scene where the plot uses this corner for exterior movements and transitions, showing characters navigating Midtown density — crosswalks, curbside drop-offs, and quick street conversations — adding the rhythm of real city traffic to the narrative.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at a major Midtown Manhattan intersection near Penn Station and Madison Square Garden, with constant pedestrian flow, taxis, and large signage. It's a typical location for establishing shots, immediately associated with central New York.

Market (East 16th Street & Union Square West)

In the Movie

Scene where the film uses the market and Union Square surroundings for chance encounters and public scenes, letting background shoppers and passersby create a lively urban atmosphere while the main trio's dynamics unfold in public.

In Reality

The scene was filmed in the Union Square area at the intersection of East 16th Street and Union Square West, associated with public market activity and daily pedestrian traffic. Nearby park edges, vendor areas, and subway access make it a convenient and recognizable New York location.

East 19th Street & Park Avenue South (Flatiron/Gramercy Border)

In the Movie

Scene where a walking-and-talking street scene plays out here, using the long perspectives of Park Avenue South and the quieter side street of East 19th to support conversations that advance the characters' personal decisions.

In Reality

The scene was filmed on the Park Avenue South corridor near East 19th Street, with wide avenues, office buildings, and steady traffic. The area offers a clean Manhattan streetscape suitable for dialogue walks and everyday urban moments.