The film was shot in the USA. The main filming locations included New York and Lattingtown on Long Island. Among the famous locations in New York, the Langham hotel was used, which added a touch of elegance and luxury to the film, as well as the old Café des Artistes. Other locations include Park Avenue and East 56th Street. In Lattingtown, an old colonial-style house built in 1898 was used for filming. This house, with its dilapidated condition that the characters encounter in the plot, became the main setting of the film.
Additionally, for one of the scenes at the end of the film, the Villa Vizcaya in Miami was used, which in the film was used to depict Rio de Janeiro.

Filming Locations:

Max's Apartment

In the Movie

Scene where Walter and Anna wake up and learn about the return of her ex-husband Max. They wake up, discuss their relationship, and then Max's manager suddenly appears in the room with workers, demanding that Anna and Walter leave the premises. He asks if they have found rental housing for themselves, and upon receiving a negative answer, replies that he cannot help them and they must vacate the apartment. Walter and Anna realize they can no longer stay there and begin to pack their belongings for eviction.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at The Langham in Manhattan. This historic building, built between 1905 and 1907 in the Second French Empire style, was considered one of the most modern residential complexes in New York at the beginning of the 20th century: each apartment had access to ice, which was used at that time for cooling food and drinks, which at the time of the building's construction was considered one of the main housing amenities. In the film, the luxurious apartment in this building belongs not to Anna, nor to her new boyfriend Walter, but to her ex-husband Max. Max is a wealthy businessman, and this apartment matches his financial status.

Restaurant with Murals

In the Movie

Scene where Anna meets Max at a restaurant. Anna tries to sell part of her property to her husband to get extra money for renting or buying a shared home with Walter. Max agrees and invites Anna to lunch at an expensive restaurant. During the meeting, he tries to charm her and convince her to return to him, but unsuccessfully: Anna replies that she is in love with Walter and now sees her future with him.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the Café des Artistes restaurant in Manhattan. This restaurant was a famous place in New York, known for its romantic and whimsical atmosphere, as well as its wall murals. It opened in 1917 and was a popular spot among many famous artists such as Marcel Duchamp, Norman Rockwell, and Rudolph Valentino. The restaurant was known for its luxurious dinners and famous murals painted by artist Howard Chandler Christy, who lived in the neighboring building. It is no surprise that Max, being an egocentric conductor, chose this place for his meeting with Anna: the luxurious atmosphere of the restaurant matches his creative profession and high social and financial status. Unfortunately, the original restaurant closed in 2009. In its place, a new restaurant, "The Leopard at des Artistes," opened in 2011, which took over the traditions of its predecessor, preserving both Christy's famous murals and the high status of the establishment, which often hosts guests known for their power in New York society.

Restaurant with Murals

In the Movie

Scene where Anna meets Max at a restaurant. Anna tries to sell part of her property to her husband to get extra money for renting or buying a shared home with Walter. Max agrees and invites Anna to lunch at an expensive restaurant. During the meeting, he tries to charm her and convince her to return to him, but unsuccessfully: Anna replies that she is in love with Walter and now sees her future with him.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the Café des Artistes restaurant in Manhattan. This restaurant was a famous place in New York, known for its romantic and whimsical atmosphere, as well as its wall murals. It opened in 1917 and was a popular spot among many famous artists such as Marcel Duchamp, Norman Rockwell, and Rudolph Valentino. The restaurant was known for its luxurious dinners and famous murals painted by artist Howard Chandler Christy, who lived in the neighboring building. It is no surprise that Max, being an egocentric conductor, chose this place for his meeting with Anna: the luxurious atmosphere of the restaurant matches his creative profession and high social and financial status. Unfortunately, the original restaurant closed in 2009. In its place, a new restaurant, "The Leopard at des Artistes," opened in 2011, which took over the traditions of its predecessor, preserving both Christy's famous murals and the high status of the establishment, which often hosts guests known for their power in New York society.

Anna and Walter's New Home

In the Movie

Scene where Anna and Walter move into their new home and start settling in. Anna and Walter purchased the mansion at an amazingly low price—only $200,000, although its real value is a million dollars. As soon as they move in and start renovations, they encounter many serious problems. The house literally falls apart before their eyes: the front door rips out of the wall, the staircase collapses, the plumbing clogs, the electrical system catches fire, and the bathtub falls through the floor. Despite all the difficulties, Anna and Walter decide to overcome them and make expensive repairs that will turn this wreck into their home.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at a real 19th-century mansion in Lattingtown. This is a small settlement located about 25 miles east of Manhattan, not part of New York City itself, but rather its suburb. Lattingtown is known for its peaceful atmosphere and historic homes, making it an attractive place for those seeking a quieter luxurious life away from the city bustle. The mansion used in the film was built in 1898 and is known as "Northway": a luxurious colonial-style home with many original details such as stone fireplaces and leaded glass. At the time of filming, it belonged to Eric Ridder, an Olympic champion in sailing, and was in a dilapidated state. Because of this, the house was chosen for filming. After the film's release, the mansion gained popularity in the USA. In 2002, it was sold for $2.1 million. In the 2010s, the mansion was fully restored and sold in 2019 for about $3.5 million, which turned out to be less than the cost of its renovation.