The Assassin
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2015-08-27
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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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.
Released
2015-08-27
Runtime
105
Director
Hou Hsiao-hsien
Budget
$15000000
Revenue
$11991669
Genres
Drama
Action
History
Language
普通话
Production
Sil-Metropole Organisation
Media Asia Films
Central Motion Picture Corporation
Huace Film & TV
China Dream Film Culture Industry
SpotFilms
