This Is Not What I Expected

This Is Not What I Expected

2017 · 106 min · ZH · 6.9 (44 votes)
Dir. Derek Hui Wang-Yu · Starring Takeshi Kaneshiro, Zhou Dongyu, Xi Mengyao, Tony Yang, Sun Yizhou, Chang Kuo-Chu · Music Comfort Chan
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.

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A delightful culinary romance that simmers with witty banter and delicious food. It's a charming, feel-good watch that will leave you with a warm, satisfied feeling, like a perfectly prepared meal.

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