Once Upon a Time in the Middle East
"Eat well, stay alive."
Overview
Xu Fu travels to the Middle East to work as a chef in a Chinese restaurant to pay off family debts, where he meets floor manager Ma Junsheng. Their Dragon Restaurant rises to fame, attracting crowds with authentic‑tasting Chinese food. But war breaks out, and local conditions take a drastic turn for the worse. No one can remain unaffected. What lies ahead for them? And how will the Dragon Restaurant hold on amid the war?
About Once Upon a Time in the Middle East (2026)
Released in 2026, Once Upon a Time in the Middle East is a drama and war film from Bad Monkey (Shanghai) 上海坏猴子 (China). It was directed by Wen Muye and written by Wen Muye and Lang Qunli. The cast is led by Shen Teng, Jiang Qiming, Omar Sherif, Aarif Rahman and Sherif Sabry. With a runtime of 2h 20m, the film averages 9.1/10 across 41 TMDB ratings.
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