With China under control of a weak Emperor, two officials compete to steer the future destiny of the land. Chiu believes the people are the future of China, while the diabolical Tu wishes to grind the people beneath an iron heel. Tu decides to take out Chiu's family, but one lone infant escapes.
Unfortunately the movie The Grand Substitution is not yet available on HBO Max.
| Directing | Yan Jun | Director |
| Camera | Yuen Chang-Sam | Director of Photography |
| Sound | Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren | Original Music Composer |
| Production | Run Run Shaw | Producer |
| Writing | Chen Yu-Hsin | Writer |
| Editing | Chiang Hsing-Lung | Editor |
| Art | Chan King-Sam | Art Direction |
| Sound | Wang Yong-Hua | Sound Recordist |
| Sound | Sian Hua | Original Music Composer |
| Art | Chan Ki-Yui | Art Direction |
