Once Upon a Time in the Middle East
Overview
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.
Details
Director
Wen Muye
Cast
Aarif Rahman, Ahmed Salim, Faruk Muhammad, Jiang Qiming, Karma Hazim, Naira Al-Qasim, Omar Sherif, Peter Daniel Adams, Russell Shealy, Shen Teng, Sherif Sabry, Tanner Hagen, Wei Qing, Yasmine Rahmy, Zhang Xiwei
Country
China
Release Year
2026
Runtime:
141 min
Release Date:
2026-08-08
Status:
Released
Tagline:
Eat well, stay alive.
