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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.
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East (2026) is a drama and war film directed by Wen Muye, released on August 8, 2026 with a runtime of 2h 21m. It stars Shen Teng, Jiang Qiming, Omar Sherif and Aarif Rahman. Viewers rate it 8.9 out of 10 across 57 ratings.
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Shen Teng
as Xu Fu
Jiang Qiming
as Ma Junsheng
Omar Sherif
as Seif
Aarif Rahman
as Tony
Sherif Sabry
as Zayd
Ahmed Salim
as Ali
Faruk Muhammad
as Jamal
Russell Shealy
as Morgan
Naira Al-Kasim
as Lina
Karma Hazim
as Susu
Wei Qing
as Xu's Mother
Zhang Xiwei
as Xu Le
Directed by Wen Muye, written by Wen Muye, Lang Qunli and Wei Zhong.
Average viewer score of 8.9/10 from 57 ratings.
I went into *Welcome to Dragon Restaurant* expecting another Shen Teng comedy — and walked out with my eyes swollen from crying. It far exceeded every expectation; this is not a comedy at all, but one of the most powerful anti-war films I've ever seen. Director Wen Muye never relies on spectacle or bloodshed to condemn war. Instead, he exposes its cruelty through contrast: a humble Chinese kitchen planted in the…
Reviewed on August 15, 2026
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The main cast of Once Upon a Time in the Middle East (2026) includes Shen Teng, Jiang Qiming, Omar Sherif, Aarif Rahman and Sherif Sabry. The film was directed by Wen Muye. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East was released on August 8, 2026 and runs for 2h 21m.
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East (2026) holds an average rating of 8.9 out of 10 from 57 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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