The Substitute

About The Substitute

The Substitute is a 2017 Chinese romance film directed by Zero Chou. It runs 95 minutes. The cast is led by Aviis Zhong, Jie Lu and Akio Chen. It holds an IMDb rating of 5.2.

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?

Director

Zero Chou

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The Substitute — frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Substitute?

The Substitute is not currently streaming on any Indian OTT platform, and is not available to rent or buy in India.

Is The Substitute available on OTT in India?

No. The Substitute is not part of any Indian OTT platform's streaming catalogue.

Is The Substitute on Netflix?

No. The Substitute is not on Netflix in India, and it is not streaming on any other Indian OTT platform right now.

Is The Substitute on JioHotstar?

No. The Substitute is not on JioHotstar in India, and it is not streaming on any other Indian OTT platform right now.

Is The Substitute on Prime Video?

No. The Substitute is not on Prime Video in India, and it is not streaming on any other Indian OTT platform right now.

Can I watch The Substitute online for free?

The Substitute is not available on any free or subscription service in India at the moment. Beware of pirated "full movie" streams — they are illegal and unsafe.

When did The Substitute release?

The Substitute released on 9 July 2017.