The Grand Substitution (1965)
• April 14th, 1965 • 1h 56min
Music, History, Drama
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.
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