The Assassin (2015)
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.
Key facts
- Released:
- 2015-08-27
- Runtime:
- 105 min
- Genres:
- Drama, Action
- Director:
- Hou Hsiao-hsien
- Top cast:
- Shu Qi, Chang Chen, Zhou Yun, Satoshi Tsumabuki, Ni Dahong, Yong Mei
- Original language:
- ZH
- TMDB rating:
- 6.4/10 from 556 votes
- Bynge Score:
- 6.3/10