Storyline
Xu Fu travels to the Middle East to work as a chef in a Chinese restaurant to pay off family debts, where he meets floor manager Ma Junsheng. Their Dragon Restaurant rises to fame, attracting crowds with authentic‑tasting Chinese food. But war breaks out, and local conditions take a drastic turn for the worse. No one can remain unaffected. What lies ahead for them? And how will the Dragon Restaurant hold on amid the war?
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Cast & Crew
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-Qasim
Lina
Karma Hazim
Susu
Wei Qing
Xu's Mother
Zhang Xiwei
Xu Le
Frequently Asked Questions
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East was released on August 8, 2026.
The runtime of Once Upon a Time in the Middle East is 2h 20m.
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East is a Drama, War movie.
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East has a rating of 9.2 out of 10 on TMDB.
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East was directed by Wen Muye.
The main cast of Once Upon a Time in the Middle East includes Shen Teng, Jiang Qiming, Omar Sherif.
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East is originally in Chinese.