Edinburgh became the ideal location for the career race and hedonistic pleasures of the main character - a bipolar, fanatical drug-addicted policeman. He manipulates, lies, and indulges in all kinds of sins during the holiday season, trying to get a promotion and win back his wife and daughter. The film also features institutions from the UK's largest cities – London and Glasgow.

Filming Locations:

Police Station

In the Movie

Scene where Detective Sergeant Bruce arrives at his workplace, where a meeting is taking place regarding the brutal murder of a Japanese student. The cold tones and monotonous interior of the building perfectly reflect the dramatic mood of the film and the main character.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at The Chiswick Town Hall in London served as the Scottish police station. This historic building is used for administrative purposes by local authorities. In the film, it appears as a classic, slightly outdated police station with gray walls, many offices, old-fashioned furniture, and an atmosphere typical of such an institution.

Bar

In the Movie

Scene where Bruce and his colleagues have a pint of beer in a classic British pub. Naturally, he doesn't miss the opportunity to spin a web of lies to secure his promotion. After painting all his colleagues in a bad light, he moves on.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at A Scottish pub in the very center of Glasgow – the most canonical place for this scene. This pub is similar to thousands of other drinking establishments in Scotland, which makes it a wonderful and atmospheric location for the film. So, if you're in Glasgow, you can touch the Filth (in a good sense) and enjoy a classic pint of beer.

City Street

In the Movie

Scene where A random man on the street has a heart attack, a crowd of onlookers gathers, and his wife screams in despair nearby. Bruce rushes to help and performs chest compressions, trying to save the unfortunate man.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at The dramatic scene takes place on the streets of Edinburgh, as the film tells us. We can see characteristic buildings, shops, and the architecture of Scotland's capital. These streets have often been featured in cinema due to their aesthetic.