Once Upon a Time in the Middle East (2026)
Overview
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.
Cast
Shen Teng
Xu Fu
Jiang Qiming
Ma Junsheng
Omar Sherif
Seif
Aarif Rahman
Tony
Sherif Sabry
Zayd
Ahmed Salim
Ali
Faruk Muhammad
Jamal
Russell Shealy
Morgan
Naira Al-Kasim
Lina
Karma Hazim
Susu
Wei Qing
Xu's Mother
Zhang Xiwei
Xu Le
Yasmine Rahmy
Amina
Peter Daniel Adams
Sentry
Tanner Hagen
Joel Brady
Michael Koltes
Olwell
Christopher Sky
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