Confucius

2h 5min

Drama

History

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.

Cast

Chow Yun-Fat

Chow Yun-Fat

Confucius
Zhou Xun

Zhou Xun

Nan Zi
Wang Ban

Wang Ban

Shu Sunwu
Chen Jianbin

Chen Jianbin

Ji Sunsi
Ren Quan

Ren Quan

Yan Hui
Yao Lu

Yao Lu

Lu Jun
Liu Fengchao

Liu Fengchao

Qi Sigong (young)
Chen Ran

Chen Ran

Confucius' daughter
Lu Yi

Lu Yi

Ji Sunfei
Zhang Kaili

Zhang Kaili

Qi Guanshi

Release date

11th Feb 2010

Status

Released

Spoken languages

普通话