China Synopsis
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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.
Other Titles From Alibaba Pictures Group
Comedy + Romance in China
44 China titles in our catalog blend the Comedy and Romance genres. Below: the top-rated of them (excluding This Is Not What I Expected itself).
The 2016–2018 China Window
This Is Not What I Expected holds position #84 of 224 China films in the 2016–2018 window, below highlighted by audience rating.
The 2010s China Landscape
Catalog density by release year across the 2010s in China, 515 titles in total. Highlighted year (yellow) is when This Is Not What I Expected premiered alongside 84 others.
Position in Catalog
Released alongside 84 other China films in 2017.
The 502nd China title from China we index (earliest catalogued entry: 1935).
Our China catalog contains 946 titles in total (747 films).
Audience Engagement
44 audience reviews — more than 61% of China films in our index.
Review volume (61th percentile) outruns trending popularity (41th) — a durable title with sustained audience attention.
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #393 of 946 China films indexed here (58th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is +0.2 points above the China average of 6.7/10.
Among China Comedy productions specifically: #86 of 214 (top 40%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | China |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Chinese |
| Production Companies | Alibaba Pictures Group |
| Runtime | 1h 46m |
| Release Date | April 28, 2017 |
| IMDb | tt6772874 |