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The Days of Seclusion and Love Kicks Off with Deng Wei & Vanda Margraf – Filming Spots, BTS Buzz, and What We Know So Far! |
Yup, The Days of Seclusion and Love ain’t just another ancient-costume drama – it’s a visual love letter to China’s finest sets and natural scenery.
Main base? You guessed it: Hengdian World Studios in Zhejiang, aka Chinawood. If you’ve ever seen a palace showdown or a romantic lantern scene under a full moon – chances are it was filmed there. This mega studio’s got the lot: Tang & Song palatial districts, flowing brocade robes, and enough drama per square foot to make a gossip blog blush.
06.05 @ 12:39 pm 😍 Time for work!!! Happy Diamond Day 💎💎💎💎!! 🥳 We’ve turned 4 this year 🤭💜#DengWei #邓为#TheDaysofSeclusionandLove #风月不相关 pic.twitter.com/hp1CWmaHwg
— Remi💎 (@Remedy_WeiD) June 5, 2025
Think:
🏛️ Grand courtyards with echoing footsteps,
🏮 Lantern-lit corridors filled with lingering gazes,
👘 Silk robes fluttering through poetic gardens,
🌌 And late-night shoots where the only light is candle glow and camera flash.
And behind those epic close-ups? A wild mix of 5AM call times, steaming thermoses, and a hardworking crew in puffer jackets setting up the next scene before the sun’s even risen.
Other confirmed spots include:
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Xiangshan Film & TV Town – Known for its ancient battlefields and imperial court vibes. Perfect for political scheming, swordplay, and noble stares.
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Yunnan & Sichuan provinces – Select riverside and mountain scenes filmed here. Think misty forests, roaring rivers, and sprawling green to make any costume drama feel 10x more cinematic.
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Lengquan – A quieter, more traditional filming site, ideal for those peaceful in-between moments and emotional one-on-ones.
🔒 Not all locations were shared while filming – partly to keep those stalker fans off the scent. Gotta protect the magic (and the actors' sanity), after all.
🎬 Drama in the Making: Long-Delayed, Long-Anticipated
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This one’s been marinating for a while, folks. The Days of Seclusion and Love was first whispered about on Weibo back in 2023, with names like Liu Yuning and Tian Xiwei being tossed about as leads. The hype was real.
But after a few production setbacks and casting twists, it’s finally rolling with Deng Wei front and centre as Yin Gezhi – his first official role since wrapping up Love of the Divine Tree.
His partner-in-drama? Rising star Vanda Margraf (Li Wanda), fresh off her role in Northward as Ma Siyi. While Deng Wei’s a veteran of costume dramas by now, this is Li Wanda’s very first foray into the ancient-romance genre. But if early reports are anything to go by, she’s slaying it.
💘 Plot Check: War, Injustice, and a Love that Heals
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At the heart of The Days of Seclusion and Love is Guan Qingyue (played by Li Wanda) — a battlefield-born heroine who’s been swinging swords since she was a kid. After her father, the loyal general Guan Canghai, is wrongly accused and betrayed, her family’s ripped apart by political injustice.
She retreats from war, changes her name to Guan Fengyue, and sets up Menghuilou — a sanctuary for war victims in the Kingdom of Ye. That’s where she crosses paths with Yin Gezhi (Deng Wei), a lowkey prince from the neighbouring Kingdom of Li.
They’ve both seen enough bloodshed to last a lifetime, and both dream of a peaceful future. Naturally, their slow-burn connection starts to build — from awkward teamwork to glances across the courtyard to full-blown “I’d die for you” vibes.
🧵 Why You Should Keep This Drama on Your Radar
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✨ Vertical format – Yep, it’s made for mobile. Scroll-friendly but no skimping on story.
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🎭 Juicy palace politics + heartfelt romance = binge potential sky-high.
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🌏 Real-world backdrops elevate the storytelling – no greenscreen shortcuts here.
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💥 Comeback story for a delayed project that fans didn’t forget.
Candid video of #DengWei & #LiWanDa (#VandaMargraf) filming drama #风月不相关/ #FengYueBuXiangGuan/ #TheDaysOfSeclusionAndLove.
— fkshi (@FKShi) June 4, 2025
~Weibo 04 Jun 2025~ pic.twitter.com/sLeoOOmpQb
💡 FAQ Corner
📺 When’s it airing?
No confirmed drop date just yet — but production’s in full swing as of mid-2025. Expect teasers to start rolling soon.
📍 Is Hengdian really that special?
Yep. Think of it like the Universal Studios of costume dramas. Palace sets, lakes, temples, mountains – all in one mega lot. And the crews love it 'cause it's got top tech and late-night dumplings nearby.
🎥 Is it romance-heavy?
It’s a slow-build romance wrapped in revenge, justice, and rebuilding. Not all fluff — but expect plenty of meaningful stares and those famous almost-kisses.
💬 Can I visit the filming locations?
Hengdian? Yep — it’s a full-blown theme park too. But no word yet on any special tours tied to The Days of Seclusion and Love specifically.
More updates coming as this drama inches closer to release. For now, keep it locked on Tonboriday for the latest tea, behind-the-scenes looks, and casting scoops straight from C-drama land. 🎥✨