The Substitute
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?
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Movie Details
- Original Title: 替身
- Genres: Romance, Drama
- Release Date: 2017-07-09
- Runtime: 95 minutes
- Rating: 5.5/10 (2 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies:
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.1845
- Languages: Mandarin
Cast & Crew
Aviis Zhong
as Nicole
Jie Lu
as Han Lu
Akio Chen
as
Shen Qi
as
Wang Zi-Qiang
as
Liu Shang-Qian
as
Benji
as
Huang Rou-Min
as
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Substitute?▼
The Substitute is a Romance, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 2017-07-09.
Who are the main actors in The Substitute?▼
The main cast includes Aviis Zhong, Jie Lu, Akio Chen, Shen Qi, Wang Zi-Qiang, .
Where can I watch The Substitute online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Substitute is available.
Is The Substitute based on a true story?▼
No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.
What is the IMDb rating of The Substitute?▼
The Substitute has an IMDb rating of 5.5/10 based on 2 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Substitute?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Substitute?▼
The soundtrack was composed by . You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Substitute filmed?▼
The Substitute was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Substitute?▼
The total runtime of The Substitute is 95 minutes.
Is The Substitute suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Substitute?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Substitute.
Does The Substitute have a post-credit scene?▼
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