Once Upon a Time in the Middle East
Released: 2026-08-08
Rating: 8.9 / 10
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.
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Release date: 2026-08-08 (theatrical or other non-streaming release may already have passed).
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