The film directed by Alexey Nuzhny was shot in Nizhny Novgorod, which matches the plot of the film. The main character and her friends live in this city. Recognizable city panoramas were supplemented with locations in Moscow and the Moscow region.

Filming Locations:

Restaurant "Volzhskoe Nebo"

In the Movie

Scene where Anna (Alexandra Bortich) and her friend drive up to the restaurant in a car. A friend's wedding is being celebrated here. Anna worries that her boyfriend, who is already at the party, is flirting with another girl. To make this misunderstanding just a memory, she rushes to the celebration.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at VDNKh in Moscow, in Pavilion No. 422, which houses the restaurant "Moskovskoe Nebo". The building's facades resemble a wedding cake; during construction, it was taken into account that the trust "Glavkonditer" would be located here. The choice of location is very symbolic, because according to the plot, Anna is a chef.

Natasha's Apartment

In the Movie

Scene where Anna comes to her friend Natasha (Irina Gorbacheva) at her apartment. After breaking up with her boyfriend, she needs a place to live, so her friend gives her a spot on her balcony. The heroine grieves and wants to get back together, while Natasha tries to cheer her up in every way.

In Reality

The scene was filmed in a house on Fedorovsky Embankment in Nizhny Novgorod. This 14-story building towers over other structures, and its windows offer a stunning view of the Volga River. Next to the house are ancient chambers from the 15th century and the Nativity Church. The plot of the film unfolds in Nizhny Novgorod, and this building is quite recognizable.

Dad's House in Kazan

In the Movie

Scene where Anya and Kolya drive to Kazan to meet the heroine's father. They park and approach the fence. Near the house, a man looks through a rifle scope, and a woman does yoga. Anya decisively opens the gate and enters the property.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the Art Estate Veretyevo in the Moscow region. Anna's father lives in prosperity; he has his own house on the riverbank, and the Deputy Governor comes to his bathhouse to steam. The place of residence was supposed to illustrate the mindset of this character, so the film crew chose a picturesque mansion in the Taldom district of the Moscow region.