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Eat well, stay alive.
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.
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East is a 2026 drama and war movie directed by Wen Muye starring Shen Teng, Jiang Qiming and Omar Sherif. It runs 141 minutes. Viewers rate it 8.9/10 on TMDB based on 59 votes.
- Released: 2026-08-08
- Runtime: 141 min
- Genres: Drama, War
- TMDB rating: 8.9/10
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East cast
Shen Teng, Jiang Qiming, Omar Sherif, Aarif Rahman, Sherif Sabry, Ahmed Salim, Faruk Muhammad, Russell Shealy, Naira Al-Kasim, Karma Hazim