The film was shot in New York City and tells the story of an underground radio DJ who publicly mocks a pop singer on air, only to discover she is listening. Their unexpected connection develops into a romance shaped by nightlife, creative ambitions, and career pressures. The story relies on real streets, parks, and storefronts of the neighborhoods to ground the relationship in the everyday movement of Manhattan.

Filming Locations:

Good Records NYC (218 East 5th Street)

In the Movie

The scene where they shoot outside the record store or at the entrance to emphasize the storyline with the DJ and pop star, using the familiar atmosphere of a vinyl shop to connect the characters with a shared cultural environment and everyday city affairs.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at an independent record store in the East Village on East 5th Street near Cooper Square. The storefront suits stories about music, with a neighborhood atmosphere and typical New York street texture—signs, shop windows, and pedestrian flow—which looks authentic.

East 70th Street and Lexington Avenue

In the Movie

The scene where they use the street corner outside to show the characters in an upscale Manhattan neighborhood, where pedestrians and passing cars create a lively atmosphere for dialogues and transitions between key relationship scenes.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at a well-known intersection in the Upper East Side, surrounded by mid-rise residential buildings, corner shops, and constant traffic typical of Lexington Avenue. The area is part of a dense, walkable street grid and is often used for establishing shots because it immediately evokes everyday Manhattan.

Central Park (south corner)

In the Movie

The scene where they shoot at the edge of the park on the street to show relationship moments in an open space during daylight with a familiar Manhattan backdrop, where the couple's dynamic contrasts with a calmer environment compared to the bustling streets.

In Reality

The scene was filmed in the southern part of Central Park—one of the busiest park entrances in the city, connecting Central Park South with major avenues and nearby landmarks. It combines paved park paths, entrances, and a large flow of pedestrians, making it convenient for filming romantic walks with conversations and wide establishing shots.

416 East 11th Street

In the Movie

The scene where they use the building facade and sidewalk outside for quiet character moments, such as arrivals, departures, or conversations at the door, to show everyday life and the real conditions surrounding the couple's changing careers.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at a residential address in Manhattan on East 11th Street in the East Village/Alphabet City area, between Avenue A and 1st Avenue. The block has an intimate scale of sidewalks and building entrances, often used for realistic exterior shots focusing on characters.