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This Is Not What I Expected

April 28, 2017 1h 46m 6.7/10 (59 votes)

Originally released in 2017. This Is Not What I Expected is a comedy/romance film. directed by Derek Hui Wang-Yu.

Starring Takeshi Kaneshiro, Zhou Dongyu, and Xi Mengyao

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 28, 2017 8 years ago
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Runtime 1h 46m 106 minutes total
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User Rating 6.7/10 Good (59 votes)
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Language Chinese Original language
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Country China Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
ZH

Production Companies

  • Alibaba Pictures Group

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is This Is Not What I Expected about?

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 an...

Who directed This Is Not What I Expected?

This Is Not What I Expected was directed by Derek Hui Wang-Yu.

How long is This Is Not What I Expected?

This Is Not What I Expected has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).

When was This Is Not What I Expected released?

This Is Not What I Expected was released on April 28, 2017 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in This Is Not What I Expected?

The main cast of This Is Not What I Expected includes Takeshi Kaneshiro, Zhou Dongyu, Xi Mengyao, Tony Yang, Sun Yizhou.