Confucius (2010)
In this biopic of Confucius, directed by Hu Mei, starring Chow Yun Fatt, Zhou Xun, Chen Kai Li, Ren Quan, Lu Yi and Chen Jian Bin, set against the backdrop of Spring and Autumn Period, the kingdom of Eastern Zhou is close to collapse, and the land is divided by feudal lords who are waging wars against each other to be the ultimate ruler.
Confucius, for his ideals, traverses between various states, standing alone against the times, hoping to use his transcendental philosophies and wisdom to influence the various warlords and the progress of history. But like all other sages in history, Confucius' time hasn't come, he is trapped various times in the midst of a war, with no food to eat, gets embroiled in conspiracies, and has been misunderstood by the folks...
Confucius is set for release on January 28, 2010.