
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East
Eat well, stay alive.
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Release Date
8/8/2026Runtime
141 minsOverview
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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ReleasedOriginal Language
ChineseBudget
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$305,600,000Homepage
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A quietly human drama about two men building something meaningful in an increasingly unstable place, watching it all become precarious when conflict arrives. The film finds dignity and resilience in small acts of creation amid chaos.
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