Culture'Eat well': The simple phrase behind a wartime story of humanity

Once Upon a Time in the Middle East follows Xu Fu, a Chinese chef played by Shen Teng, who opens a restaurant amid conflict. As violence forces the restaurant from a proper kitchen into ruins, Xu continues cooking and helps children escape the fighting. Through shared meals, the film explores care, ordinary courage and hope during war.

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