His personal life in the sixth century BC is shown to be a sad one, from his illegitimate birth, freakish appearance, rejection by his family, and multiple setbacks and tragedies, to his deathbed disappointment because his dream of a just and peaceful China remained unfulfilled. Incorporating spectacular battle reenactments; modern location footage; ancient art; and comments from historians, philosophers, and Xiang Lin Kong (a 75th generation descendant of Confucius), this worshipful biography stresses the vast influence of Confucian teachings in Asia today.
