Once Upon a Time in the Middle EastMovie
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.
About Once Upon a Time in the Middle East
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East is a 2026 drama, war movie directed by Wen Muye.
The production information lists a runtime of 2h 21m, production credits from China, an original language code of ZH.
The credited cast includes Shen Teng, Jiang Qiming, Omar Sherif, Aarif Rahman. The synopsis above summarizes the central premise without adding details beyond the available title information.
