dimjimc
4/4/2023
7.0
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.
Feature2017·106m·6.9
This Is Not What I Expected
ComedyRomance
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.
Cast
Takeshi Kaneshiro
Lu Jin
Zhou Dongyu
Gu Shengnan
Xi Mengyao
Xu Zhaodi
Tony Yang
Cheng Ziqian
Sun Yizhou
Meng Xinjie
Chang Kuo-Chu
Jin's Father
Lin Chi-ling
Lu Jin's Personal Chef
Gao Xiaosong
Gao Fushuai
Quan Tong
Chef Shuai
Yuan Zhong Yuan
Acquisition Representative
Zhang Xin Qi
Twin Waiters
Zhang Xin Yao
Twin Waiters
Details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
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- Budget
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- Age rating
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- Quality
- 4K UHD · HDR10 · Dolby Vision
- Production
- Alibaba Pictures Group
Crew
Director
Derek Hui Wang-Yu
Writers
Lan Bai Se, Joyce Chan Ka-Yi, Li Yuan, Xu Yimeng
Dora Ng Lei-Lo
Costume Design
Tan Xiangyuan
Editor
Comfort Chan
Original Music Composer
Yu Jing-pin
Director of Photography
Zhao Xiaoshi
Director of Photography
Patrick Lui Yau-Fai
Original Music Composer
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