This Is Not What I Expected

6.7/10 • 54

2017-04-28 • 1h 46m

ComedyRomance

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.

Directors: Derek Hui Wang-Yu
Writters: Joyce Chan Ka-Yi, Yuan Li, Xu Yimeng
Editors: Joyce Chan Ka-Yi, Yuan Li, Xu Yimeng, Xiang-Yuan Tan

ComedyRomance

This Is Not What I Expected

2017-04-28 • 1h 46m

6.7/10 • 54

Directors: Derek Hui Wang-Yu
Writters: Joyce Chan Ka-Yi, Yuan Li, Xu Yimeng
Editors: Joyce Chan Ka-Yi, Yuan Li, Xu Yimeng, Xiang-Yuan Tan

Top Billed Cast

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Takeshi Kaneshiro
Lu Jin
Zhou Dongyu
Gu Shengnan
Xi Mengyao
Xu Zhaodi
Tony Yang
Cheng Ziqian
Sun Yizhou
Meng Xinjie
Chang Kuo-Chu
Jin's Father
Lin Chi-Ling
Lu Jin's Personal Chef
Xiaosong Gao
Gao Fushuai
Hai Tong
Chef Shuai

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dimjimc

Apr 4, 2023

This movie made my all time favorites list. Beautiful romantic comedy about polar opposites being drawn to each other. The acting and music is superb. Just love this one. So much fun to watch.