Where to watch This Is Not What I Expected (2017) in the UK
This Is Not What I Expected (2017) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 5 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
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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Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in This Is Not What I Expected.
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Takeshi KaneshiroLu Jin -
Zhou DongyuGu Shengnan -
Xi MengyaoXu Zhaodi -
Tony YangCheng Ziqian -
Sun YizhouMeng Xinjie -
Chang Kuo-ChuJin's Father -
Lin Chi-lingLu Jin's Personal Chef -
Gao XiaosongGao Fushuai
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