

This Is Not What I Expected
2017-04-28 · 106 min · ★ 6.8
Lu Jin is a handsome, wealthy hotel executive whose drive for perfection is matched only by his taste for fine cuisine. When he checks into the Rosebud, he's dissatisfied with everything he sees and is ready to take action... until flamboyant female sous chef Gu Shengnan creates the perfectionist what may be a perfect meal. Now, these bitter rivals find themselves brought together in the kitchen in this light-hearted romantic comedy, infused with fun and flavors to create a delicious dish that foodies around the world wouldn't dare to miss.
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- Directors
- Derek Hui Wang-Yu
- Production companies
- Alibaba Pictures Group
- Countries
- China
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Takeshi KaneshiroLu Jin
Zhou DongyuGu Shengnan
Xi MengyaoXu Zhaodi
Tony Yang Yo-NingCheng Ziqian
Sun YizhouMeng Xinjie
Chang Kuo-chuJin's Father
Lin Chi-lingLu Jin's Personal Chef
Quan TongChef Shuai
Yuan Zhong YuanAcquisition Representative
Zhang Xin QiTwin Waiters
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