The film was shot in New York and Long Island, as well as in the state of Florida. The main scenes were filmed in New York, where the plot unfolds and the life of the main character Angela de Marco, a mob widow, takes place. Angela's apartment is located at the corner of Clinton Street and Rivington Street. This location became central to the plot, with many key moments of the story developing there: the heroine builds a new life away from the mafia and interacts with the FBI and agent Mike Downey. The intersection of Delancey Street and Ridge Street was used for scenes depicting the everyday life of the characters, and the building at the intersection of Broadway and East 73rd Street was used for scenes in the hair salon where Angela worked. A significant part of the film was shot on Long Island, including places like Bay Shore and other suburban areas. These locations helped create a contrast between the urban hustle of New York and the quieter life of the suburbs. Florida served as a backdrop for some scenes related to the development of the mafia plot and Tony Russo's plans.

Filming Locations:

Angela's Apartment

In the Movie

Scene where Angela moves with her children to New York. After her husband's murder, Angela de Marco moves to New York. She uses this opportunity to break ties with the mafia world and start a new life. The move symbolizes her desire for freedom and her wish to leave behind the dangers associated with criminal life. In New York, she faces new challenges, including the attention of the FBI, who begin to surveil her from the moment she moves, believing she might be the new mistress of Tony Russo, the mafia boss.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at 71 Clinton Street in Manhattan. This is a seven-story apartment building built in 1925. It is located at the corner of Clinton Street and Rivington Street and includes both residential and commercial spaces. In the film, Angela's apartment looks run-down. It is small, with a bathroom located in the middle of the kitchen, and it is messy. This reflects not only her financial situation after the move but also the general condition of the neighborhood she ends up in. In the 1980s, Manhattan's Lower East Side was known as a dysfunctional area with high crime and neglected buildings. Angela chooses this apartment hoping to throw off potential pursuers and break all ties with her mafia past. This choice underscores her desire for freedom and a new life away from the criminal world.

School

In the Movie

Scene where Angela sends her son to school. After the move, Angela's son starts attending school in New York. Angela tries to adapt to her new life and provide her son with normal learning conditions. The boy ends up in a regular public school, which reflects the reality of the disadvantaged neighborhood they live in, but he is not discouraged and is ready to meet new classmates.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at a children's playground located between Delancey Street and Ridge Street in Manhattan. The playground provides an opportunity for children to play and exercise, making it an important place for families in the neighborhood. The choice of this location for the scene is not coincidental and is in keeping with the plot of the movie. The Lower East Side at this time had problems with crime and neglected buildings. In the 1980s, the area was considered a dysfunctional neighborhood, was in decline, and many of the apartment buildings were in poor condition due to lack of funding and maintenance.

Mike's Apartment

In the Movie

Scene where Angela flies to Miami with Tony and his men. Tony decides to hold a meeting with other mafia bosses in Miami, and Angela becomes involved in his plan. She agrees to fly there, hoping to avoid further threats from Tony and his henchmen.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. It is located in Broward County, Florida, just 5 kilometers from downtown Fort Lauderdale and about 35 kilometers north of Miami. It is one of the busiest airports in the state, serving over 24 million passengers annually and is an important hub for tourists heading to Miami and the Caribbean. The airport is also convenient for cruise tourists, as it is in close proximity to cruise ship ports.