The film was shot primarily on the real streets of Manhattan, using recognizable corners, subway entrances, the midtown hotel district, and the bright blocks of Times Square to ground the story in everyday New York. The plot follows an ex-convict who confronts her former lover and then unexpectedly takes responsibility for protecting a child hunted by a violent criminal gang after a deadly attempt to retrieve compromising evidence.

Filming locations:

Franklin Street and West Broadway, Manhattan [Franklin Street]

In the movie

The scene where a street moment occurs in lower Manhattan, where the distinctive Tribeca architecture and open corner views help show characters hurrying through public spaces under pressure but blending into the ordinary city bustle.

In reality

The scene was filmed at the well-known Tribeca corner where Franklin Street meets West Broadway, surrounded by cast-iron lofts and ground-floor shops. The area is a quiet but central slice of lower Manhattan with a constant flow of pedestrians and cars.

Subway, Franklin Street and West Broadway, Manhattan [Franklin Street Station]

In the movie

The scene where a quick city transition is shown, using the subway entrance at this corner to convey haste and the need to keep moving, while the action remains plausible in an everyday Manhattan setting.

In reality

The scene was filmed at the subway entrance area on Franklin Street, serving the West Broadway and Varick Street vicinity, with typical NYC green globes, stairs down to the platform, and a constant flow of passengers at different times of day. It is a convenient and recognizable transit access point.

Times Square and West 47th Street, Manhattan [Times Square]

In the movie

The scene where a moment is set amid maximum public visibility, using bright commercial lighting and crowds to heighten pressure, where characters navigate noise, distractions, and limited privacy while staying alert to threats.

In reality

The scene was filmed in the Times Square area near West 47th Street, defined by intense signage, tourism, nearby theaters, and one of the densest pedestrian flows in New York. It is one of the city's most recognizable intersections and nightlife corridors.

Restaurant, 3801 Broadway and West 158th Street, Manhattan [3801 Broadway]

In the movie

The scene where a street and restaurant setting is used for dialogue and decision-making in a public place, using the constant activity of Broadway to keep characters in sight even while trying to be inconspicuous.

In reality

The scene was filmed at a commercial corner on Broadway at West 158th Street with typical local businesses and restaurant storefronts at street level. The intersection is in a busy local corridor where buses, cars, and crowded sidewalks are constant.

Arrow Pharmacy, 883 9th Avenue and West 57th Street, Manhattan [Arrow Pharmacy]

In the movie

The scene where a stop is made in a bustling Midtown area that visually contrasts with quieter neighborhoods, using a familiar street business point for actions that need to be done quickly and in plain sight without drawing extra attention.

In reality

The scene was filmed at a Midtown West corner on 9th Avenue and West 57th Street with dense street life, mixed residential and commercial buildings, and heavy taxi and bus traffic. The pharmacy name is tied to the storefront used for filming at this address.

Hotel, 515 West 42nd Street and 10th Avenue, Manhattan [515 West 42nd Street]

In the movie

The scene where the hotel exterior is used to support plot logistics like meetings, hideouts, or planning near Manhattan's busy transport zone, where the anonymity of bustling blocks helps characters blend into the crowd.

In reality

The scene was filmed in a block on the West Side of Midtown near 10th Avenue and West 42nd Street, close to approaches to Times Square and the Hudson Yards/West Side corridor. The location matches a functional 'hotel zone' with wide streets and constant car traffic.

611 West 158th Street and Riverside Drive, Manhattan [611 West 158th Street]

In the movie

The scene where a street section in upper Manhattan is used to place characters in a more residential environment, where tight building lines and local pedestrian flow emphasize tension and vigilance while moving between relatively safe blocks.

In reality

The scene was filmed at a residential address in Washington Heights near Riverside Drive and the Hudson River park corridor. The neighborhood is defined by apartment buildings, sloping streets, and a quieter atmosphere of upper Manhattan compared to Midtown.