This Is Not What I Expected (2017)

About This Movie

This Is Not What I Expected is a 2017 comedy and romance film directed by Derek Hui Wang-Yu. Its leading cast includes Takeshi Kaneshiro, Zhou Dongyu and Xi Mengyao. It runs for 1 hour 46 minutes. Its original language is Mandarin.

Synopsis

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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Official Trailer

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Cast

• Takeshi Kaneshiro Lu Jin
• Zhou Dongyu Gu Shengnan
• Xi Mengyao Xu Zhaodi
• Tony Yang Yo-Ning Cheng Ziqian
• Sun Yizhou Meng Xinjie
• Chang Kuo-chu Jin's Father
• Lin Chi-ling Lu Jin's Personal Chef
• G Gao Xiaosong Gao Fushuai
• Quan Tong Chef Shuai
• Yuan Zhong Yuan Acquisition Representative
• Zhang Xin Qi Twin Waiters
• Zhang Xin Yao Twin Waiters