Once Upon a Time in the Middle East

Once Upon a Time in the Middle East

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.

Director: Wen Muye

Genre: Drama, War

Cast: Shen Teng, Jiang Qiming, Omar Sherif, Aarif Rahman, Sherif Sabry, Ahmed Salim, Faruk Muhammad, Russell Shealy, Naira Al-Qasim, Karma Hazim

  • Release date: 2026-08-08
  • Runtime: 141
  • Country: China
IMDb
8.3
1,849 votes
TMDB
8.875
48 votes