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This Is Not What I Expected(2017)
Status: Released
Date: 2017-04-28
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61 Votes
Time: 1h 46m
Overview:
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.
Languages: Mandarin.
Countries:
China
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Movie: This Is Not What I Expected
Top 10 Billed Cast
金城武
Lu Jin
周冬雨
Gu Shengnan
Xi Mengyao
Xu Zhaodi
楊祐寧
Cheng Ziqian
孙艺洲
Meng Xinjie
張國柱
Jin's Father
林志玲
Lu Jin's Personal Chef
Hai Tong
Chef Shuai
袁忠远
Acquisition Representative
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