Once Upon a Time in the Middle East

Once Upon a Time in the Middle East (2026)

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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.

Date of release
2026-08-08
TMDB
8.9 / 10 (51)
Runtime
2h 21m
Genres
Drama, War
Director
Wen Muye

Casting

  • 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
  • Naira Al-Qasim — Lina
  • Karma Hazim — Susu
  • Wei Qing — Xu's Mother
  • Zhang Xiwei — Xu Le

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