Once Upon a Time in the Middle East (8.9)

Movie · 2026 · 2 h 21 min · Drama, War

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.

Directed by: 文牧野

Starring 沈腾, 蒋奇明, عمر شريف, 李治廷, 谢里夫·萨比, 艾哈迈德·萨利姆, 法鲁克·穆罕穆德, Russell Shealy, 奈拉·阿克西姆, 卡尔玛·哈齐姆

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