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Feature film — 2017

This Is Not What I Expected (2017)

6.81h 46mComedy — Romance

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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A high-signal pick with 64 votes.

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Director: Derek Hui Wang-Yu

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Cast & crew

Takeshi Kaneshiro as Lu Jin

Takeshi Kaneshiro

Lu Jin

Zhou Dongyu as Gu Shengnan

Zhou Dongyu

Gu Shengnan

Xi Mengyao as Xu Zhaodi

Xi Mengyao

Xu Zhaodi

Tony Yang Yo-Ning as Cheng Ziqian

Tony Yang Yo-Ning

Cheng Ziqian

Sun Yizhou as Meng Xinjie

Sun Yizhou

Meng Xinjie

Chang Kuo-chu as Jin's Father

Chang Kuo-chu

Jin's Father

Lin Chi-ling as Lu Jin's Personal Chef

Lin Chi-ling

Lu Jin's Personal Chef

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Gao Xiaosong

Gao Fushuai

Quan Tong as Chef Shuai

Quan Tong

Chef Shuai

Yuan Zhong Yuan as Acquisition Representative

Yuan Zhong Yuan

Acquisition Representative

Zhang Xin Qi as Twin Waiters

Zhang Xin Qi

Twin Waiters

Zhang Xin Yao as Twin Waiters

Zhang Xin Yao

Twin Waiters

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