This Is Not What I Expected 2017
6.7 / 10
This Is Not What I Expected
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.
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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... Lu Jin
... Gu Shengnan
... Xu Zhaodi
... Cheng Ziqian
... Meng Xinjie
... Jin's Father
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See All 1 Reviews05 Apr 2023 by dimjimc
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.
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Release Date:
Apr 28, 2017 (China)
Run Time:
1hr 46`
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Original Language:
Chinese
Production Countries:
China
Status:
Released
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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.
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... Director
Cast
... Lu Jin
... Gu Shengnan
... Xu Zhaodi
... Cheng Ziqian
... Meng Xinjie
... Jin's Father
... Lu Jin's Personal Chef
... Gao Fushuai
... Chef Shuai
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