The Substitute
Originally released in 2017. The Substitute is a romance/drama film. directed by Zero Chou.
Starring Aviis Zhong, Jie Lu, and Akio Chen
Synopsis
To compensate the loss of Lu’s brother, Lu, the captain of judo team at school, has been brought up by her mother as a substitute of her brother in Beijing. In the seemingly masculine appearance, she secretly falls in love with Nicole, the internet celebrity girl from Taiwan. Lu and Nicole meet each other in a judo competition of which the winner would have the chance to become the leading actress in an action film. Nicole wins the competition, but she disappears right before the movie start shooting. As Nicole’s substitute, Lu then has the chance to play the leading actress of the action movie. But the thing is, is Lu able to find her own self-identity and be the real her in one’s life?
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 9, 2017
8 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
Taiwan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Substitute about?
To compensate the loss of Lu’s brother, Lu, the captain of judo team at school, has been brought up by her mother as a substitute of her brother in Beijing. In the seemingly masculine appearance,...
Who directed The Substitute?
The Substitute was directed by Zero Chou.
How long is The Substitute?
The Substitute has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was The Substitute released?
The Substitute was released on July 9, 2017 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Substitute?
The main cast of The Substitute includes Aviis Zhong, Jie Lu, Akio Chen, Shen Qi, Wang Zi-Qiang.