In November 2012, the film was officially launched in Harbin, and a total of 260 scenes were filmed in half a year. Among them, the main scene was selected in the Delhi community, where it was filmed for 3 months. In addition, Harbinculturepark Ferris Wheel, Binzhou Railway Bridge, Hulan Third Power Plant, Flood Control Monument Xiadongjiang Bridge and other places also appeared one by one.
Director Diao Yinan personally chose Harbin as the filming location, which is more in line with the style of Harbin and the film.
