Drama / War

Once Upon a Time in the Middle East.

Name: Once Upon a Time in the Middle East
Director: Wen Muye
Genre: Drama, War
Released: 2026-08-08
Duration: 141 min
Rating: 8.9

Eat well, stay alive.

8.9/ 1020262h 21mZH

Seeking a fresh start, chef Xu Fu travels to the Middle East to support his family and repay his debts. Alongside restaurant manager Ma Junsheng, he transforms the struggling Dragon Restaurant into a thriving business. But when war engulfs the city, their hard-won success is shattered and the restaurant becomes a refuge for those caught in the conflict. As danger closes in, Xu Fu must risk everything to protect his newfound community and preserve a small beacon of hope amid the devastation.

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Directed by Wen Muye

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE STORY

Cast.

Shen Teng

Xu Fu

Jiang Qiming

Ma Junsheng

Omar Sherif

Seif

Aarif Rahman

Tony

Sherif Sabry

Zayd

Ahmed Salim

Ali

Faruk Muhammad

Jamal

Russell Shealy

Morgan

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