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The film follows Confucius in his later years as he journeys across a China torn by war and upheaval, seeking to impart his moral philosophy to rival warlords and monarchs. His tireless attempts are repeatedly rebuffed, highlighting the poignant futility of a wise man's mission in a fractured realm.
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