🍲 When war devours a city, can food still nourish hope? 🍲…
🍲 When war devours a city, can food still nourish hope? 🍲
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East is China’s powerful new drama from director Wen Muye ( Dying to Survive ) and producer Ning Hao , starring comedy legend Shen Teng in a rare dramatic role.
👨‍🍳 Xu Fu (Shen Teng), a Chinese chef, opens the Loong Restaurant in Bahata, the capital of a Middle Eastern country. What begins as a quest to pay off debts turns into a fight for survival when war erupts. The restaurant becomes a refuge for orphans, and Xu Fu must transform from reluctant businessman to protector of children.
A gripping blend of dark humor and harrowing anti‑war drama. Shen Teng’s performance shifts from lighthearted comedy to raw emotional depth, while the film explores resilience, family, and the fragile bonds of humanity in times of conflict. With box office success and international buzz, this is one of China’s most talked‑about films of 2026.
👉 Step into the Loong Restaurant, where every meal is a symbol of survival.
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East is China’s powerful new drama from director Wen Muye ( Dying to Survive ) and producer Ning Hao , starring comedy legend Shen Teng in a rare dramatic role.
👨‍🍳 Xu Fu (Shen Teng), a Chinese chef, opens the Loong Restaurant in Bahata, the capital of a Middle Eastern country. What begins as a quest to pay off debts turns into a fight for survival when war erupts. The restaurant becomes a refuge for orphans, and Xu Fu must transform from reluctant businessman to protector of children.
A gripping blend of dark humor and harrowing anti‑war drama. Shen Teng’s performance shifts from lighthearted comedy to raw emotional depth, while the film explores resilience, family, and the fragile bonds of humanity in times of conflict. With box office success and international buzz, this is one of China’s most talked‑about films of 2026.
👉 Step into the Loong Restaurant, where every meal is a symbol of survival.
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