Suddenly This Summer () is a 2018 Chinese youth-themed inspirational television series, adapted from the novel of the same name by Ming Qian Yu Hou, it tells the story of Zhang Yuan and He Luo—a long-distance relationship spanning ten years of their youth—who, despite traversing vast distances and overcoming countless obstacles, never lose sight of their original devotion to one another. This series is co-produced by Penguin Pictures and Perfect World Pictures, directed by Lü Ying, and stars Bai Yu, Bu Guanjin, and others. Filming commenced and, after a 90-day shoot, wrapped on October 23 of the same year. Cast Bai Yu as Zhang Yuan Reception Ratings China Dragon TV / Jiangsu TV premiere ratings (CSM50)EpisodesBroadcast dateDragon TVRatings (%)Audience share (%)RankingsRatings (%)Audience share (%)Rankings Awards and nominations Year Award Category Recipient ResultRef. International broadcast ChannelLocationBroadcast start dateNoteZhejiang TelevisionPeople's Republic of China (the Mainland.)19 April 2018 Production The high school featured in the series was filmed at the branch campus of Qingdao No. 2 High School, located in the Shinan District of Qingdao. Scenes set at Huaqing University were filmed at the Ocean University of China—specifically at its Yushan Campus (covering the sports field, general campus grounds, and cafeteria) and its Laoshan Campus (covering the dormitories and auditorium). Haicheng University was filmed at China University of Petroleum, located in the Huangdao District (West Coast New Area) of Qingdao. Awards and nominations Douban's Top 3 Highest-Rated Titles of 2018
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