CinemaOSMovie · 2017 · 1h 46m

This Is Not What I Expected

68%(64)IMDbComedyRomance

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.

Directed byDerek Hui Wang-Yu

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 46m
Language
ZH
Released
April 28, 2017
Studios
Alibaba Pictures Group

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1 video
Official Trailer

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Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
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

Gao Xiaosong

Gao Fushuai

Quan Tong

Quan Tong

Chef Shuai

Yuan Zhong Yuan

Yuan Zhong Yuan

Acquisition Representative

Creative team
Directed by
Derek Hui Wang-Yu
Derek Hui Wang-Yu
Written by
Joyce Chan Ka-Yi
Li Yuan
Produced by
Peter Chan
Peter Chan
Jojo Hui Yuet-Chun
Jojo Hui Yuet-Chun

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