09 Feb 2008
An Empress and the Warriors
After the death of her father, a woman is forced to take over as empress and fight to save her kingdom.
Confucius
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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周潤發 Confucius
周迅 Nan Zi
Wang Ban Shu Sunwu
陈建斌 Ji Sunsi
任泉 Yan Hui
Yao Lu Lu Jun
刘峰超 Qi Sigong (young)
Chen Ran Confucius' daughter
陆毅 Ji Sunfei
张凯丽 Qi Guanshi
许还山 Lao Zi
喬振宇 Kong Li
Dong Ziwu 
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