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Feature film — 2010

Confucius (2010)

6.02h 5mDrama — 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.

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Director: Hu Mei

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Cast & crew

Chow Yun-Fat as Confucius

Chow Yun-Fat

Confucius

Zhou Xun as Nan Zi

Zhou Xun

Nan Zi

Wang Ban as Shu Sunwu

Wang Ban

Shu Sunwu

Chen Jianbin as Ji Sunsi

Chen Jianbin

Ji Sunsi

Ren Quan as Yan Hui

Ren Quan

Yan Hui

Yao Lu as Lu Jun

Yao Lu

Lu Jun

Liu Fengchao as Qi Sigong (young)

Liu Fengchao

Qi Sigong (young)

Chen Ran as Confucius' daughter

Chen Ran

Confucius' daughter

Lu Yi as Ji Sunfei

Lu Yi

Ji Sunfei

Zhang Kaili as Qi Guanshi

Zhang Kaili

Qi Guanshi

Xu Huanshan as Lao Zi

Xu Huanshan

Lao Zi

Qiao Zhenyu as Kong Li

Qiao Zhenyu

Kong Li

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