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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.
Reviewed on April 4, 2023
This Is Not What I Expected(2017)
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6.8(64)1h 46m2017-04-28
ComedyRomance
This Is Not What I Expected 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.
This Is Not What I Expected (2017) is a comedy and romance film directed by Derek Hui Wang-Yu, released on April 28, 2017 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Takeshi Kaneshiro, Zhou Dongyu, Xi Mengyao and Tony Yang. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 64 ratings.
- Director:
- Derek Hui Wang-Yu
- Writers:
- Lan Bai Se, Li Yuan, Joyce Chan Ka-Yi
- Producers:
- Peter Chan Ho-Sun, Jojo Hui Yuet-Chun
- Cinematographer:
- Yu Jing-pin
- Composer:
- Comfort Chan
- Production:
- Alibaba Pictures Group
- Status:
- Released
This Is Not What I Expected (2017) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for This Is Not What I Expected before you stream it.
This Is Not What I Expected Cast & Crew
Main cast
Takeshi Kaneshiro
as Lu Jin
Zhou Dongyu
as Gu Shengnan
Xi Mengyao
as Xu Zhaodi
Tony Yang
as Cheng Ziqian
Sun Yizhou
as Meng Xinjie
Chang Kuo-Chu
as Jin's Father
Lin Chi-ling
as Lu Jin's Personal Chef
- Gao Xiaosong
Gao Xiaosong
as Gao Fushuai
Quan Tong
as Chef Shuai
Yuan Zhong Yuan
as Acquisition Representative
Zhang Xin Qi
as Twin Waiters
Zhang Xin Yao
as Twin Waiters
Key crew
Directed by Derek Hui Wang-Yu, written by Lan Bai Se, Li Yuan and Joyce Chan Ka-Yi, produced by Peter Chan Ho-Sun and Jojo Hui Yuet-Chun.
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This Is Not What I Expected Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 64 ratings.
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This Is Not What I Expected – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch This Is Not What I Expected online?
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This Is Not What I Expected (2017) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, AsianCrush, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in This Is Not What I Expected?
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The main cast of This Is Not What I Expected (2017) includes Takeshi Kaneshiro, Zhou Dongyu, Xi Mengyao, Tony Yang and Sun Yizhou. The film was directed by Derek Hui Wang-Yu. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was This Is Not What I Expected released?
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This Is Not What I Expected was released on April 28, 2017 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is This Is Not What I Expected worth watching?
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This Is Not What I Expected (2017) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 64 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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