The Map That Leads to You: How Europe Tested the Cast and Crew

From Barcelona to Venice, Madelyn Cline’s new film is a real European adventure. But the story looks a little different than the book. Let’s explore why.

The Map That Leads to You filming locations explained — Collider takes you on a behind-the-scenes European summer trip with Madelyn Cline and the cast.

Amazon Prime’s romantic drama, directed by Lasse Hallstrom and based on J.P. Monninger’s novel, shot across Spain, Italy, Portugal, the Netherlands, and beyond. From Gaudí’s Sagrada Familia in Barcelona to gondolas in Venice and the colorful streets of Porto, the production embraced real European backdrops to capture Heather and Jack’s whirlwind romance. Cast members including Madelyn Cline and Madison Thompson reveal what it was like filming abroad — from late-night adventures in Amsterdam to living their “hot, Brat summer” in Barcelona.

We’ll also dive into the big changes between the book and film. From Heather’s roots in Texas instead of New Jersey, to Jack becoming a New Zealander, and even shifting the key festival from Bulgaria to Spain, the adaptation puts a new spin on Monninger’s love story. Whether you’re here for behind-the-scenes filming secrets or to track every book-to-screen difference, this video breaks it all down.

0:00 A European Romantic Drama
0:47 Spain - The Film’s Primary Base
2:27 Other Parts of Spain
3:36 Three Days, Three Countries - Pre-Shoot Train Trip!
4:29 Italy & Portugal
5:56 Key Geography Changes from the Book to the Screen
8:08 Conclusion/The Map That Leads to You

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