ComedyRomance

This Is Not What I Expected

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.

Release Date : 2017-04-28

Language :Mandarin

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : Alibaba Pictures Group

Production Country : China

Alternative Titles : This Is Not What I Expected

Cast

Character Name : Lu Jin

Original Name : 金城武

Gender : Male

Character Name : Gu Shengnan

Original Name : 周冬雨

Gender : Female

Character Name : Xu Zhaodi

Original Name : Xi Mengyao

Gender : Female

Character Name : Cheng Ziqian

Original Name : 楊祐寧

Gender : Male

Character Name : Meng Xinjie

Original Name : 孫藝洲

Gender : Male

Character Name : Jin's Father

Original Name : Chang Kuo-Chu

Gender : Male

Character Name : Lu Jin's Personal Chef

Original Name : 林志玲

Gender : Female

Character Name : Gao Fushuai

Original Name : Gao Xiaosong

Gender : Male

Character Name : Chef Shuai

Original Name : Hai Tong

Gender : Male

Character Name : Acquisition Representative

Original Name : 袁忠远

Gender : Male

Character Name : Twin Waiters

Original Name : Zhang Xin Qi

Gender : Female

Character Name : Twin Waiters

Original Name : Zhang Xin Yao

Gender : Female

Reviews

dimjimc

@dimjimc

2023-04-05

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.