The film was shot in New York and uses real urban spaces to tell the story of a smart, quiet 12-year-old boy who works as a drug delivery courier, trying to escape the world around him. Ordinary streets, public parks, and densely populated residential areas amplify the pressure of street crime, family instability, and the strategic thinking he develops through chess.

Filming Locations:

Washington Square Park

In the Movie

Scene where the protagonist navigates a bustling and recognizable public space in Manhattan, the park highlights the contrast between ordinary city life, drug dealing, and the complex decisions he must make.

In Reality

The scene was filmed in Washington Square Park, a large public park in Greenwich Village known for the Washington Square Arch, central fountain, chess tables, and constant pedestrian traffic due to NYU and locals.