The Assassin

6.4
Moderate
20151h 45m

Directed by

Overview

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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Top Cast

Chang Chen - Tian Ji'an in The Assassin

Chang Chen

Tian Ji'an

Shu Qi - Nie Yinniang in The Assassin

Shu Qi

Nie Yinniang

Zhou Yun - Lady Tian Yuan / Jingjinger in The Assassin

Zhou Yun

Lady Tian Yuan / Jingjinger

Satoshi Tsumabuki - Mirror Polisher in The Assassin

Satoshi Tsumabuki

Mirror Polisher

Ni Dahong - Nie Feng in The Assassin

Ni Dahong

Nie Feng

Yong Mei - Lady Nie Tian in The Assassin

Yong Mei

Lady Nie Tian

Lei Zhenyu - Tian Xing in The Assassin

Lei Zhenyu

Tian Xing

Nikki Hsieh - Huji in The Assassin

Nikki Hsieh

Huji

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Movie Info

Release Date

August 27, 2015

Runtime

1h 45m

Rating

NR

Genres

Action, Drama, History

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