Overview
Seeking a fresh start, chef Xu Fu travels to the Middle East to support his family and repay his debts. Alongside restaurant manager Ma Junsheng, he transforms the struggling Dragon Restaurant into a thriving business. But when war engulfs the city, their hard-won success is shattered and the restaurant becomes a refuge for those caught in the conflict. As danger closes in, Xu Fu must risk everything to protect his newfound community and preserve a small beacon of hope amid the devastation.
A film from Wen Muye, starring Teng Shen and Jiang Qiming.
It opened at #20 with $214K. Critics and audiences: 3.93 on Letterboxd.
| Point | Value |
|---|---|
| Oct 9 | 3.88 |
| Oct 10 | 3.89 |
| Oct 11 | 3.89 |
| Oct 12 | 3.91 |
| Oct 13 | 3.92 |
| Oct 14 | 3.93 |
| Oct 15 | 3.93 |
Films are drafted before they open, then score all season for whoever took them, on the numbers here.
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