Once Upon a Time in the Middle East
2026 · directed by Wen Muye
- Rating
- 92/100
- Hit
- yes
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), directed by Wen Muye, rates 92/100 — a hit. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.
More from Wen Muye
- Dying to Survive (2018) — 78/100
- Nice View (2022) — 66/100
- My People, My Country (2019) — 65/100
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