The Grand Substitution

1965 · 116 MIN · IMDB 8.1 · 36 VOTES · DIR. Yan Jun

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Overview

With China under control of a weak Emperor, two officials compete to steer the future destiny of the land. Chiu believes the people are the future of China, while the diabolical Tu wishes to grind the people beneath an iron heel. Tu decides to take out Chiu's family, but one lone infant escapes.

Dialogue Timeline — 1,355 lines

A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE

00:01:34 Oh, such a beautiful nation!
00:07:00 Emperor, my brother, since he wishes to see you
00:09:58 Yes, my lord
00:14:45 Thinking of how evil Tu controls the Emperor
00:18:21 Your Majesty, Tu An-ku is cunning
00:21:07 Minister Tu
00:26:21 and would take the offspring home to raise
00:31:19 The wind and clouds are ever changing
00:38:29 Princess, when the Prince has grown up...
00:42:38 I guess you'd better tell it off
00:47:28 I threw it down the river
00:52:47 he'll slay every child in the same age group
00:56:28 That's why I rushed to inform you of the notice
01:00:14 Yes
01:04:33 Open the door
01:08:09 -Men -Yes
01:15:51 I've heard much of your academic pursuits
01:19:58 Whose child was killed earlier?
01:24:13 Your shooting skill is pretty good
01:28:24 Foster father is the renown Chief warden
01:35:03 Arguing before the king
01:40:51 This is indeed a moment of joy
01:44:42 Would you know what exactly was he guilty of?
01:47:56 The whole country hates you!

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed1,355
Dialogue density11.7 lines / min
First line00:01:34
Final line01:47:56

Production Record

DirectorYan Jun
LanguageChinese
IMDb votes36