The film is shot as an intimate, character-driven story set around a shared home in late 1970s Santa Barbara, focusing on a single mother raising her teenage son during a period of social change. The narrative tells how two young women become central figures of influence, reflecting shifting ideas about family, identity, youth culture, and coming of age.

Filming Locations:

114 Madison Street

In the Movie

The scene where exterior shots were filmed focusing on the real urban landscape of Manhattan, using the facade and details of the nearby block to create authentic city visuals, including signs, sidewalk activity, and the feel of dense neighborhood development.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at a specific address on Madison Street in the Chinatown/Two Bridges neighborhoods, surrounded by old low- and mid-rise buildings, narrow sidewalks, and a mix of small businesses and residential entrances. The scale and textures of the block are typical of the area's historic street grid.

Madison Street and Market Street

In the Movie

The scene where short location shots are used, employing the recognizable intersection layout and surrounding facades to add real urban texture, with natural background movement that helps scenes feel observed rather than staged.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at an intersection near the approach to the Manhattan Bridge, where short, peculiar streets converge to form a compact crossing framed by old buildings and active street establishments. The geometry and density of the area clearly indicate Lower Manhattan.

Eldridge Street and Division Street

In the Movie

The scene where street footage is used to create an authentic urban backdrop with real traffic, pedestrians, and period-appropriate building facades, helping convey the late 1970s atmosphere without using constructed sets.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at a busy corner in Chinatown, Lower Manhattan, with long-standing storefronts, dense residential blocks, and constant pedestrian traffic. The surrounding streets connect to nearby parks and transportation arteries, making it a recognizable slice of everyday New York street life.