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The Assassin

directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien

20151h 45m★ 6.4
DramaAction
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9th century China. Ten year old general’s daughter Nie Yinniang is abducted by a nun who initiates her into the martial arts, transforming her into an exceptional assassin charged with eliminating cruel and corrupt local governors. One day, having failed in a task, she is sent back by her mistress to the land of her birth, with orders to kill the man to whom she was promised – a cousin who now leads the largest military region in North China. After 13 years of exile, the young woman must confront her parents, her memories and her long-repressed feelings.

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cast

Shu Qi

Shu Qi

Nie Yinniang

Chang Chen

Chang Chen

Tian Ji'an

Zhou Yun

Zhou Yun

Lady Tian Yuan / Jingjinger

Satoshi Tsumabuki

Satoshi Tsumabuki

Mirror Polisher

Ni Dahong

Ni Dahong

Nie Feng

Yong Mei

Yong Mei

Lady Nie Tian

Lei Zhenyu

Lei Zhenyu

Tian Xing

Nikki Hsieh

Nikki Hsieh

Huji

details

Director

Hou Hsiao-hsien

Language

Chinese

Budget

$15M

Box Office

$12M

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