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Comedy / Romance

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.

Directed by Derek Hui Wang-Yu

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE STORY

Cast.

Takeshi Kaneshiro

Takeshi Kaneshiro

Lu Jin

Zhou Dongyu

Zhou Dongyu

Gu Shengnan

Xi Mengyao

Xi Mengyao

Xu Zhaodi

Tony Yang Yo-Ning

Tony Yang Yo-Ning

Cheng Ziqian

Sun Yizhou

Sun Yizhou

Meng Xinjie

Chang Kuo-chu

Chang Kuo-chu

Jin's Father

Lin Chi-ling

Lin Chi-ling

Lu Jin's Personal Chef

Gao Xiaosong

Gao Xiaosong

Gao Fushuai

THE RIGHT PLACE TO PRESS PLAY

Where to watch.

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