Confucius (2010)

6.0/10 125 min Drama History

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.

Cast

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

Chen Daoming

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