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 |
| Production | Run Run Shaw | Producer |
| Writing | Chen Yu-Hsin | Writer |
| Editing | Chiang Hsing-Lung | Editor |
| Sound | Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren | Original Music Composer |
| Sound | Sian Hua | Original Music Composer |
| Art | Chan King-Sam | Art Direction |
| Art | Chan Ki-Yui | Art Direction |
| Sound | Wang Yong-Hua | Sound Recordist |
