shen teng’s middle east film earns 342m
shen teng plays a shenyang cook in a war-torn middle east film that made 342 million. the director says he never plans for social issues.
Why it matters
watch the film on chinese platforms for its war-era drama and comedy.
Key facts
- title
- Once Upon a Time in the Middle East
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film details
the film, titled 'once upon a time in the middle east,' stars shen teng as a cook in a war-torn region. it earned 342 million yuan at the box office.
Common questions
how much did the film make?
it grossed 342 million yuan in china.
Sources
- How ‘Dying to Survive’ Director Wen Muye Turned a Cook’s War Into $342 Million China Smash ‘Once Upon a Time in the Middle East’: ‘I Never Think About Social Issues in Advance’ By Naman Ramachandran, Variety Film · variety.com
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