731 vs Once Upon a Time in the Middle East
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East has the higher audience score (9.2/10 against 3.3/10 for 731). 731 is the shorter watch at 2h 5m compared with 2h 20m. 731 is the older of the two (2025 against 2026). Both are drama, war movies, so they suit a similar mood.
731
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East| 731 | Once Upon a Time in the Middle East | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 3.3/10 | ★ 9.2/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Length | 2h 5m | 2h 20m |
| Genres | Drama, War | Drama, War |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Zhao Linshan | Wen Muye |
| Main cast | Joyce Feng, Irene Wan, Jiang Wu, Yasuyuki Hirata, Wang Zhiwen | Aarif Rahman, Jiang Qiming, Wei Qing, Michael Koltes, Zhang Xiwei |
Synopsis
731
Based on true events set during WWII in Northeast China, an ordinary man is thrust into a turbulent fate against the backdrop of the inhumane bacterial experiments conducted by the Japanese Imperial Army's notorious Unit 731.
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East
Xu Fu travels to the Middle East to work as a chef in a Chinese restaurant to pay off family debts, where he meets floor manager Ma Junsheng. Their Dragon Restaurant rises to fame, attracting crowds with authentic‑tasting Chinese food. But war breaks out, and local conditions take a drastic turn for the worse. No one can remain unaffected. What lies ahead for them? And how will the Dragon Restaurant hold on amid the war?
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