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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.

The Assassin is a 2015 action, adventure and history movie directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien starring Shu Qi, Chang Chen and Zhou Yun. It runs 105 minutes. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 on TMDB based on 582 votes.

  • Released: 2015-08-27
  • Runtime: 105 min
  • Genres: Action, Adventure, History
  • TMDB rating: 6.4/10

The Assassin cast

Shu Qi, Chang Chen, Zhou Yun, Satoshi Tsumabuki, Ni Dahong, Yong Mei, Lei Zhenyu, Nikki Hsieh, Ethan Juan, Sheu Fang-Yi

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