Once Upon a Time in the Middle East (2026)
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.
Rated
NR
Year
2026
Country
CN
Language
Mandarin
Release date
8 August 2026
TMDB
8.9 (58)
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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-Kasim
Lina
Karma Hazim
Susu
Wei Qing
Xu's Mother
Zhang Xiwei
Xu Le
Yasmine Rahmy
Amina
Peter Daniel Adams
Sentry
Tanner Hagen
Joel Brady
Michael Koltes
Olwell
Christopher Sky
Chef
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