The Substitute (2017): Cast & Plot
The Substitute is a 2017 romantic drama directed by Zero Chou, starring Aviis Zhong as Nicole, Benji and Akio Chen. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.
Chinese What Is The Substitute About?
The premise of The Substitute without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Raised as a substitute for her lost brother, Lu, the captain of the school’s judo team, is raised in Beijing. She hides her true self while secretly falling for Nicole, a popular internet celebrity from Taiwan. They meet during a judo competition where the winner could become the leading actress in an action film. Nicole initially wins, but disappears before filming begins. Lu then unexpectedly steps in as her replacement, facing the challenge of finding her own identity and embracing who she truly is.
The Substitute Themes & Keywords
· 4 tags- lesbian interest
- lesbian
- lesbianism
- lgbtq
The Substitute Cast & Characters
Aviis Zhong leads the cast as Nicole, with Benji and Akio Chen. Directed by Zero Chou; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director Zero Chou
- Aviis Zhong as Nicole
- Benji
- Akio Chen
- Jie Lu as Han Lu
Also Starring in The Substitute
· 4 moreMore from Zero Chou
More films directed by Zero Chou: Untold Herstory, Secrets of 1979, Wrath of Desire and 5 Lessons in Happiness: Baby Maybe.
The Substitute Plot Summary
What happens in The Substitute from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Jonathan Shale, Benji, is a Vietnam War veteran who returns home to Miami after a botched covert operation in Cuba that costs three men from his platoon. The homecoming is quiet at first, but it underscored a life forged in conflict. He surprises his girlfriend, Jane Hetzko, at her apartment; she greets him with warmth, and the scene lays the groundwork for a complicated balance between love and duty. Jane works as a schoolteacher at Columbus High School, an inner-city institution grappling with a heavy gang presence that shadows every hallway and classroom.
Full summary
The whole story of The Substitute, scene by scene
The Substitute Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Substitute.
How Well Do You Know The Substitute?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the Vietnam War veteran and mercenary that becomes a substitute teacher?
The Substitute Also Known As
Also known as “Ti Shen”.
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- Ti Shen
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The Substitute FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Substitute, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Substitute?
The Substitute runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was The Substitute released?
The Substitute was released on July 9, 2017.
Who directed The Substitute?
The Substitute was directed by Zero Chou.
More films by Zero Chou Who is in the cast of The Substitute?
The Substitute stars Aviis Zhong as Nicole, Benji and Akio Chen, among 8 credited actors.
Does The Substitute have a post-credit scene?
No. The Substitute has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Substitute in?
The original language of The Substitute is Chinese.
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