Confucius

Confucius (2010)

孔子

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.

Date of release
2010-02-11
TMDB
6.0 / 10 (116)
Runtime
2h 5m
Genres
Drama, History
Director
Hu Mei

Casting

  • Chow Yun-Fat — Confucius
  • Zhou Xun — Nan Zi
  • Wang Ban — Shu Sunwu
  • Chen Jianbin — Ji Sunsi
  • Ren Quan — Yan Hui
  • Yao Lu — Lu Jun
  • Liu Fengchao — Qi Sigong (young)
  • Chen Ran — Confucius' daughter
  • Lu Yi — Ji Sunfei
  • Zhang Kaili — Qi Guanshi
  • Xu Huanshan — Lao Zi
  • Qiao Zhenyu — Kong Li

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