Burning Stars vs Once Upon a Time in the Middle East
Burning Stars has the higher audience score (9.8/10 against 9.2/10 for Once Upon a Time in the Middle East). Burning Stars is the older of the two (2024 against 2026). Both are drama, war movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Burning Stars
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East| Burning Stars | Once Upon a Time in the Middle East | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 9.8/10 | ★ 9.2/10 |
| Year | 2024 | 2026 |
| Length | – | 2h 20m |
| Genres | Drama, War | Drama, War |
| Country | CN | – |
| Director | Xu Zhanxiong | Wen Muye |
| Main cast | Jerry Lee, Gao Ge, Lu Qi, Dong Yong, Yu Ailei | Aarif Rahman, Jiang Qiming, Wei Qing, Michael Koltes, Zhang Xiwei |
Synopsis
Burning Stars
In 1920s Shanghai, a group of brave young individuals band together to carry out a dangerous mission, and amid political turmoil, they grow through sacrifice and resilience.
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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