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This Is Not What I Expected

Original title: Xi huan ni
  • 20172017
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 1h 46min
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
1.5K
YOUR RATING
  • Cast & crew
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Xi huan ni (2017)
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An obsessive CEO of a company meets a ragged chef by chance. They are drawn closer together because of their love for delicacies, yet their personalities clash big time.An obsessive CEO of a company meets a ragged chef by chance. They are drawn closer together because of their love for delicacies, yet their personalities clash big time.An obsessive CEO of a company meets a ragged chef by chance. They are drawn closer together because of their love for delicacies, yet their personalities clash big time.

IMDb RATING
6.7/10
1.5K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Derek Hui
  • Writers
    • Joyce Chan
    • Yuan Li
    • Lan Bai Se(novel)
  • Stars
    • Takeshi Kaneshiro
    • Dongyu Zhou
    • Yi-zhou Sun
Top credits
  • Director
    • Derek Hui
  • Writers
    • Joyce Chan
    • Yuan Li
    • Lan Bai Se(novel)
  • Stars
    • Takeshi Kaneshiro
    • Dongyu Zhou
    • Yi-zhou Sun
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 13User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 13 nominations

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    This Is Not What I Expected
    Trailer 1:42
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    Xi huan ni (2017)
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    Takeshi Kaneshiro and Dongyu Zhou in Xi huan ni (2017)
    Dongyu Zhou in Xi huan ni (2017)
    Takeshi Kaneshiro in Xi huan ni (2017)
    Dongyu Zhou in Xi huan ni (2017)
    Xi huan ni (2017)
    Dongyu Zhou in Xi huan ni (2017)
    Takeshi Kaneshiro in Xi huan ni (2017)
    Dongyu Zhou in Xi huan ni (2017)
    Takeshi Kaneshiro and Dongyu Zhou in Xi huan ni (2017)
    Takeshi Kaneshiro and Dongyu Zhou in Xi huan ni (2017)

    Top cast

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    Takeshi Kaneshiro
    Takeshi Kaneshiro
    • Lu Jinas Lu Jin
    Dongyu Zhou
    Dongyu Zhou
    • Gu Shengnanas Gu Shengnan
    Yi-zhou Sun
    Yi-zhou Sun
    • Meng Xinjieas Meng Xinjie
    Ming Xi
    Ming Xi
    • Xu Zhaodias Xu Zhaodi
    Kuo-Chu Chang
    Kuo-Chu Chang
    • Jin's Fatheras Jin's Father
    Tony Yo-ning Yang
    Tony Yo-ning Yang
    • Cheng Ziqianas Cheng Ziqian
    Chi-Ling Lin
    Chi-Ling Lin
    • Lu Jin's Personal Chefas Lu Jin's Personal Chef
    Xiaosong Gao
    Xiaosong Gao
    • Gao Fushuaias Gao Fushuai
    Yingjun Zhao
    • Policemanas Policeman
    Hai Tong
    Xinqi Zhang
    Xinyao Zhang
    • Director
      • Derek Hui
    • Writers
      • Joyce Chan
      • Yuan Li
      • Lan Bai Se(novel)
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    Storyline

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    An obsessive CEO of a company meets a ragged chef by chance. They are drawn closer together because of their love for delicacies, yet their personalities clash big time.
    restaurant kitchenadaptationbased on noveladapted from short novel
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    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Romance
    • Certificate
      • TV-PG
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The movie is adapted from the novel "Finally I Get You" written by Lan Bai Se.
    • Soundtracks
      When I Love You
      Composed by Kwong Wing Chan
      Lyrics by Han Han
      Performed by Cheer Chen

    User reviews13

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Silly but fun film for romcom fans and foodies
    Kind of like a food porn that is carried by its two charming leads. A very pleasant and silly film that makes you smile throughout its running time. Takeshi Kaneshiro and Dongyu Zhou own the film, Kaneshiro with his sharp looks and the lovable stubborn nature and Zhou with her cuteness and innocent quirks. While the luscious variety of food items makes your mouth water, the humour goes along with it to give a good time watching this beautiful albeit silly film.
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    • Jithindurden
    • Dec 3, 2017

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 5, 2017 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • China
    • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Also known as
      • 喜歡你
    • Production company
      • Lian Ray Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $337,670
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $135,252
      • May 7, 2017
    • Gross worldwide
      • $30,996,615
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 46min
    • Color
      • Color

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