Once Upon a Time in the Middle East (2026)
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.
Director: Wen Muye
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Shen Teng as Xu Fu |
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Jiang Qiming as Ma Junsheng |
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Omar Sherif as Seif |
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Aarif Rahman as Tony |
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Sherif Sabry as Zayd |
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Ahmed Salim as Ali |
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Faruk Muhammad as Jamal |
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Russell Shealy as Morgan |
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Naira Al-Kasim as Lina |
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Karma Hazim as Susu |
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Wei Qing as Xu's Mother |
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Zhang Xiwei as Xu Le |
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Yasmine Rahmy as Amina |
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Peter Daniel Adams as Sentry |
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Tanner Hagen as Joel Brady |
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Michael Koltes as Olwell |
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Christopher Sky as Chef |
| Directing | Wen Muye | Director |
| Writing | Wen Muye | Writer |
| Writing | Lang Qunli | Writer |
| Writing | Wei Zhong | Writer |
| Production | Ning Hao | Executive Producer |
| Sound | Huang Chao | Original Music Composer |
| Camera | Wang Boxue | Director of Photography |
| Art | Li Miao | Art Direction |
| Costume & Make-Up | Li Miao | Costume Designer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Li Zhou | Costume Designer |
| Directing | Ye Fusheng | Action Director |
