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

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00:01:34 Oh, such a beautiful nation!
00:07:03 I guess he'd have an urgent matter to report
00:11:01 Urgent reports keep pouring in from the border
00:15:01 so he must eliminate me then he could have peace
00:18:35 My lord, please pass your verdict
00:22:00 Prince Consort, please think of something fast
00:27:01 Then I'll wait for Mr. Ching by the West Gate
00:32:39 T o see if her porridge is ready?
00:39:25 Our mission was to keep a watch on Princess
00:43:35 Princess
00:49:08 Leave it, I say
00:54:02 No, you can't do such a thing!
00:57:45 And I have nothing to worry about
01:02:32 Quiet! Cut it out
01:06:41 I just couldn't help it
01:11:24 Their patriotism will live forever
01:17:50 will go to both of you then
01:22:58 then with just one fist and...
01:26:13 I will take revenge for you
01:33:00 Oh, forget it
01:39:27 So he's hosting the dinner specially for you
01:43:27 If the Chief warden can come...
01:47:14 And endangering the country
01:52:15 His name will be eternally remembered

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed1,355
Dialogue density11.7 lines / min
First line00:01:34
Final line01:52:15

Production Record

DirectorYan Jun
LanguageChinese
IMDb votes36