Once Upon a Time in the Middle East vs Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East has the higher audience score (9.2/10 against 8/10 for Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War). Once Upon a Time in the Middle East is the shorter watch at 2h 20m compared with 2h 28m. Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War is the older of the two (2004 against 2026). Both are drama, war movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East
Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War| Once Upon a Time in the Middle East | Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 9.2/10 | ★ 8.0/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2004 |
| Length | 2h 20m | 2h 28m |
| Genres | Drama, War | Action, Adventure, Drama, History, War |
| Country | – | South Korea |
| Director | Wen Muye | Kang Je-kyu |
| Main cast | Aarif Rahman, Jiang Qiming, Wei Qing, Michael Koltes, Zhang Xiwei | Jang Dong-gun, An Kil-kang, Lee Eun-ju, Cho Won-hee, Jo Yoon-hee |
Synopsis
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?
Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War
When two brothers are forced to fight in the Korean War, the elder decides to take the riskiest missions if it will help shield the younger from battle.
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