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Once Upon a Time in the Middle East poster

Once Upon a Time in the Middle East 2026

2 h 21 min · Rated M18 in Singapore · Drama, War

Directed by Wen Muye

No VieMo ratings yet8.9/10TMDB50 ratings

Eat well, stay alive.

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.

Released in Singapore on 17 Sept 2026

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Cast

  • Shen TengXu Fu
  • Jiang QimingMa Junsheng
  • Omar SherifSeif
  • Aarif RahmanTony
  • Sherif SabryZayd
  • Ahmed SalimAli
  • Faruk MuhammadJamal
  • Russell ShealyMorgan
  • Naira Al-QasimLina
  • Karma HazimSusu

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50 TMDB votes.