The film was shot against the backdrop of New York City landmarks to emphasize the high social standing of the main couple, and then contrasts with their sudden need to hide and rebuild their relationship under pressure. The locations highlight wealth, corporate routines, and government control, helping the story move quickly between the hotel, home, office, and key civic spaces of Lower Manhattan.

Filming Locations:

Sexton Apartment (50 Central Park West)

In the Movie

Scene where Brad and Caroline's home life is shown against the backdrop of a prestigious address near Central Park, emphasizing comfort and status; the surrounding sidewalks and building facade support scenes of entrances, exits, and everyday moments of apartment life.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at 50 Central Park West, a well-known residential building on the Upper West Side directly facing Central Park. The corner location at West 65th Street creates recognizable street views and classic pre-war Manhattan architecture.

The Plaza Hotel

In the Movie

Scene where Brad and Caroline are shown in an undeniably elite Manhattan setting, emphasizing their affluent lifestyle before the crisis; the surroundings support scenes of luxurious entrances, exits, and moments on public streets.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at The Plaza Hotel, a historic luxury hotel overlooking Grand Army Plaza and the southeastern edge of Central Park. Its Fifth Avenue facade and famous lobby areas are widely used for filming, setting the atmosphere of prestigious Manhattan and arrival scenes.

Sexton Office (180 Maiden Lane)

In the Movie

Scene where Legal and financial troubles are emphasized by visual images of the business district, supporting scenes related to paperwork, meetings, and the couple's situation worsening as the consequences of their money problems come to light.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at 180 Maiden Lane, an office building in Lower Manhattan near the Financial District and the East River side. The narrow streets and business-oriented blocks of this area are suitable for corporate scenes and the atmosphere of 'professional Manhattan.'

Bowling Green (Park)

In the Movie

Scene where Downtown movement and the scale of public issues are emphasized using a recognizable public space, helping to connect nearby financial and government landmarks as characters move through the city under growing legal pressure.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at Bowling Green, New York's oldest public park, located at the foot of Broadway. Its small enclosed green space and surrounding historic streetscape create a recognizable Lower Manhattan landmark for walking-and-talking scenes or transitional shots.

Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House

In the Movie

Scene where Government pressure is visually amplified by a location with an undeniably federal aesthetic, supporting plot points related to surveillance, enforcement, and the couple's growing fear of being tracked.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House, a majestic Beaux-Arts building on Bowling Green. Its imposing facade symbolizes government authority, making it suitable for shots implying official oversight and the presence of federal structures.

Bank (26 Broadway)

In the Movie

Scene where Urgency related to money plays out against the backdrop of an imposing business center, supporting plot points about bills, access to funds, and growing pressure as the couple's finances and options shrink.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at 26 Broadway, a landmark office building in the Financial District, near Beaver Street. This location is among major downtown institutions, making it convincing for scenes involving banking, access to money, and official transactions.