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Once Upon a Time in the Middle East poster

Film · 2026 · 2h 20m

Once Upon a Time in the Middle East

79 Quality  ·  84 Hype

Drama · War

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?

By Wen Muye

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