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This Is Not What I Expected

MOVIE • 2017

This Is Not What I Expected

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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.

TMDB ★ 3.4/5Votes: 64
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Top Cast

Takeshi Kaneshiro

Takeshi Kaneshiro

Lu Jin

Zhou Dongyu

Zhou Dongyu

Gu Shengnan

Xi Mengyao

Xi Mengyao

Xu Zhaodi

Tony Yang Yo-Ning

Tony Yang Yo-Ning

Cheng Ziqian

Sun Yizhou

Sun Yizhou

Meng Xinjie

Chang Kuo-chu

Chang Kuo-chu

Jin's Father

Lin Chi-ling

Lin Chi-ling

Lu Jin's Personal Chef

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Gao Xiaosong

Gao Fushuai

Quan Tong

Quan Tong

Chef Shuai

Yuan Zhong Yuan

Yuan Zhong Yuan

Acquisition Representative

Zhang Xin Qi

Zhang Xin Qi

Twin Waiters

Zhang Xin Yao

Zhang Xin Yao

Twin Waiters

Cheer Chen

Cheer Chen

Theme Song Performance

Derek Hui Wang-Yu

Derek Hui Wang-Yu

Director

Where to watch

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Amazon Video
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Film

Status

Released

Release

April 28, 2017

Runtime

106 min

Language

Chinese

Origin

China

Budget

N/A

Revenue

N/A

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