Confucius (2010)

Movie · Drama, History · 2h 5m · Rated 5.9/10 on TMDB · Released February 11, 2010

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.

Directed by Hu Mei

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
• Yao Lu as Lu Jun
• Liu Fengchao as Qi Sigong (young)
• Chen Ran as Confucius' daughter
• Lu Yi as Ji Sunfei
• Zhang Kaili as Qi Guanshi
• Xu Huanshan as Lao Zi
• Qiao Zhenyu as Kong Li

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