Confucius (2010 film)

Confucius Chinese is a 2010 Chinese biographical drama film written and directed by Hu Mei, starring Chow Yunfat as the titular Chinese philosopher. The film was produced by P.H. Yu, Han Sanping, Rachel Liu and John Shum.

The film begins with Confucius as an old man, thinking back. Then we see him in his early 50s, being promoted from Mayor to Minister for Law in his home state of Lu. He is confronted with ethical issues after saving a slaveboy who was due to be buried alive with his former master who has just died. There is a lot of complex politics and war, ending with Confucius being rejected and becoming a wandering scholar. After many hardships and losses, he is invited back as an old man. We see him finally preparing the Spring and Autumn Annals, expecting that this book will determine his future influence.Faye Wong sang the theme song for the film. Her soothing and ethereal voice was considered appropriate for the lofty spirit of the song, Solitary Orchid Chinese pinyin You Lan Cao , which is based on an ancient work by Han Yu. Wong, a Buddhist, stated that she recorded the song for Confucius as his writings still provide the answers to modern questions. ........

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