Once Upon a Time in the Middle East
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East

Once Upon a Time in the Middle East

“Eat well, stay alive.”

2026 PG-13 2h 21m 8.9 (59) Released
Director Wen Muye
Screenplay / Story Wen Muye
Music Composer Huang Chao
Cinematography Wang Boxue

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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Production Budget Undisclosed
Worldwide Box Office $305,600,000
Original Language ZH
Production Country China
Content Rating PG-13
Release Status Released

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Top Cast

Shen Teng
Shen Teng

Xu Fu

Jiang Qiming
Jiang Qiming

Ma Junsheng

Omar Sherif
Omar Sherif

Seif

Aarif Rahman
Aarif Rahman

Tony

Sherif Sabry
Sherif Sabry

Zayd

Ahmed Salim
Ahmed Salim

Ali

Faruk Muhammad
Faruk Muhammad

Jamal

Russell Shealy
Russell Shealy

Morgan

Naira Al-Kasim
Naira Al-Kasim

Lina

Karma Hazim
Karma Hazim

Susu

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