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Once Upon a Time in the Middle East (2026)

Aug 8, 2026 · 2h 21m

8.9/10 TMDB user score
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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.

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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
  • Wei Qing Wei Qing Xu's Mother
  • Zhang Xiwei Zhang Xiwei Xu Le
  • Yasmine Rahmy Yasmine Rahmy Amina
  • Peter Daniel Adams Peter Daniel Adams Sentry
  • Tanner Hagen Tanner Hagen Joel Brady
  • Michael Koltes Michael Koltes Olwell

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