Confucius

The story

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 & crew

Chow Yun-FatConfucius

Zhou XunNan Zi

Wang BanShu Sunwu

Chen JianbinJi Sunsi

Ren QuanYan Hui

Yao LuLu Jun

Liu FengchaoQi Sigong (young)

Chen RanConfucius' daughter

Lu YiJi Sunfei

Zhang KailiQi Guanshi

Xu HuanshanLao Zi

Qiao ZhenyuKong Li