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The Assassin

64% | Aug 27, 2015 | Drama, Action, History

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.

Featured Crew

Hou Hsiao-hsien
Director
Chu Tien-wen
Screenplay

Cast

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Shu Qi
Nie Yinniang
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Chang Chen
Tian Ji'an
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Nikki Hsieh
Concubine Huji
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Ethan Juan
Xia Jing

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