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Once Upon a Time in the Middle East

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One of China's biggest stars, Shen Teng, leads the acclaimed international box office sensation 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.

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Muye Wen

Director

Teng Shen

Actor

Qiming Jiang

Actor

Omar Sherif

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Aarif Lee

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Sharif Subhi

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Synopsis One of China's biggest stars, Shen Teng, leads the acclaimed international box office sensation 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
Muye Wen
Producer
Muye Wen
Screenwriter
Qunli Lang, Muye Wen, Wei Zhong
Distributor
Well Go USA Entertainment
Genre
Drama, War
Original Language
Chinese
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 9, 2026, Limited
Runtime
2h 21m
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