The film was shot primarily on the real streets of Lower Manhattan to ground its strange, intimate story in the recognizable texture of New York. The production uses Tribeca blocks, narrow intersections, and small side streets to contrast everyday urban routines with the characters' unusual jobs, relationships, and unsettling discoveries, keeping the camera close to residential urban spaces instead of studio sets.

Filming Locations:

Staple Street and Jay Street (Tribeca)

In the Film

Scene where characters move through Lower Manhattan at street level, using the narrow angle and surrounding blocks to convey an everyday working atmosphere near the wax museum and nearby apartments, with a characteristic Tribeca streetscape.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at a compact Tribeca intersection surrounded by cast-iron lofts and narrow streets that preserve Manhattan's old industrial grid. The area is pedestrian-friendly and often used for filming because the blocks look historically cohesive on camera.

Harrison Street and Greenwich Street Intersection (Tribeca)

In the Film

Scene where exterior shots are used for movement through the neighborhood and street encounters, reinforcing the Lower Manhattan setting with a plausible downtown backdrop and utilitarian streets where the characters' daily routines unfold.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at a Tribeca corner where a small cross street meets Greenwich Street, framed by classic brick and cast-iron architecture of former warehouse districts. The intersection is convenient for filming because it offers multiple angles and controlled depth along both streets.

Exterior of Lafayette's Apartment (6 Hubert Street, Tribeca)

In the Film

Scene where the exterior relates to Lafayette's housing situation, reinforcing the idea of a cramped, troubled base in downtown Manhattan and giving the film a concrete, traceable place for his life outside work and vulnerability.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at a specific Tribeca address on Hubert Street near small side alleys, in an area known for converted industrial buildings and ground-floor entrances that work well as residential apartments. The surrounding streets are relatively narrow, helping create a sense of enclosed neighborhood space.

Corner of Collister Street and Beach Street (Tribeca)

In the Film

Scene where street corner shots are used for short transitions and neighborhood texture, helping connect nearby interiors and exteriors, keeping the action in a consistent downtown area tied to the characters' routes and routines.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at a small Tribeca corner near Collister Street, a short alley-like street that gives a sense of seclusion compared to nearby avenues. Its tight geometry and old building edges provide a controlled view of a location that still looks like authentic New York.