Released:
2010-02-11

Overview:
In 500 B.C., during Chinas famed 'Spring and Autumn Period', Kong Ze (Confucius), a commoner reverred for his outstanding wisdom, is made Minister of Law in the ancient Kingdom of Lu. Under his inspired leadership, Lu ascends to new heights but becomes a target of conquest for the warlike nation of Qi. Threatened with annihilation by their powerful neighbour, a desperate people turn to their greatest teacher to lead their most powerful army. When Confucius delivers a stunning victory against all odds, a jealous aristocracy sets out to destroy him, but they should never under-estimate a remarkable man whose wisdom is more powerful than the sword.

Director:
Hu Mei

Runtime:
2h 5min

Genre:
Drama, History

• Cast:
• 
  Chow Yun-Fat
  as
  Confucius
• 
  Zhou Xun
  as
  Nan Zi
• 
  Wang Ban
  as
  Shu Sunwu
• 
  Chen Jianbin
  as
  Ji Sunsi
• 
  Ren Quan
  as
  Yan Hui