Set in New York City, the film tells the story of a young couple, Jude and Mina, whose relationship begins to unravel after the birth of their first child. What starts as a loving partnership turns into a tense psychological battle as Mina becomes obsessed with protecting her baby from all perceived contaminants. She adopts extreme veganism, fanatical cleanliness rituals, and an unyielding pursuit of purity, which gradually threatens their son's health. Jude finds himself torn between respecting his wife's beliefs and saving his child's life, leading to a deep exploration of parenthood, control, and the fine line between protective love and destructive obsession. The film is notable for strong performances by Adam Driver and Alba Rohrwacher, both of whom received acting awards at the Venice Film Festival.

Filming Locations:

Apartment, 174 West 72nd Street & Broadway

In the Movie

Scene where the building was used as the exterior of Jude and Mina's apartment, where the main domestic confrontation unfolds as Mina's obsessive behavior around the newborn escalates and Jude tries to intervene before it's too late.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at a residential building on the corner of West 72nd Street and Broadway on Manhattan's Upper West Side. This is a well-known densely populated area with classic pre-war buildings, near landmarks like the Beacon Theatre and Verdi Square. The Upper West Side has long been favored by filmmakers for authentic New York residential locations.

Pharmacy, 1714 Amsterdam Avenue

In the Movie

Scene where Jude enters this pharmacy in Upper Manhattan; the scene highlights everyday errands that sharply contrast with the growing psychological tension at home as he seeks ways to help the malnourished child.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at a pharmacy storefront on the corner of Amsterdam Avenue and West 145th Street in Upper Manhattan, in the Hamilton Heights neighborhood. This area blends small local businesses, brownstone houses, and proximity to the City College of New York. Amsterdam Avenue in this stretch retains a commercial atmosphere typical of Upper Manhattan corridors.

Studio, 450 West 31st Street

In the Movie

Scene where interior scenes were filmed in this studio space, which was used as a controlled environment for key dramatic moments between the couple as their relationship fell apart after the birth of their son.

In Reality

The scene was filmed in a commercial studio building on West 31st Street between 10th Avenue and Dyer Avenue in Manhattan's Hudson Yards area. This block is part of Midtown West, which historically housed manufacturing facilities, warehouses, and industrial spaces often used for film and TV shoots. The area has been heavily redeveloped in recent years.