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.
Chow Yun-fat | Confucius |
Zhou Xun | Nan Zi |
Wang Ban | Shu Sunwu |
Chen Jianbin | Ji Sunsi |
Ren Quan | Yan Hui |
Yao Lu | Lu Jun |
Chen Ran | Confucius' daughter |
Lu Yi | Ji Sunfei |
Zhang Kaili | Qi Guanshi |
Xu Huanshan | Lao Zi |
Qiao Zhenyu | Kong Li |