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This Is Not What I Expected( 2017)

TV-MAComedyRomance
67%
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Overview

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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Takeshi Kaneshiro

      Lu Jin

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      Zhou Dongyu

      Gu Shengnan

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      Xi Mengyao

      Xu Zhaodi

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      Tony Yang

      Cheng Ziqian

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      Sun Yizhou

      Meng Xinjie

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      Chang Kuo-Chu

      Jin's Father

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      Lin Chi-Ling

      Lu Jin's Personal Chef

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      Xiaosong Gao

      Gao Fushuai

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      Hai Tong

      Chef Shuai

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      Yuan Zhong Yuan

      Acquisition Representative

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      Zhang Xin Qi

      Twin Waiters

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      Zhang Xin Yao

      Twin Waiters

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    Review 1Discussion

    A review by dimjimc

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    Written by dimjimc on Tue Apr 04 2023
    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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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    -

    Revenue

    -

    Keywords

    • sous chef
    • hotel owner