The Assassin(2015)
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.
Director
Hou Hsiao-hsien
Studio
Sil-Metropole Organisation
Budget
$15M
Revenue
$12M
Cast
Shu Qi
as Nie Yinniang
Chang Chen
as Tian Ji'an
Zhou Yun
as Lady Tian Yuan / Jingjinger
Satoshi Tsumabuki
as Mirror Polisher
Ni Dahong
as Nie Feng
Yong Mei
as Lady Nie Tian
Lei Zhenyu
as Tian Xing
Nikki Hsieh
as Huji
Ethan Juan
as Xia Jing
Sheu Fang-Yi
as Princess Jiacheng / Taoist Nun
Jacques Picoux
as Kongkonger
Mei Fang
as Nie Feng's Mother
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2015
Runtime
1h 45m
Language
Mandarin
Rating
6.4 / 10
Budget
$15M
Box Office
$12M
Production Companies
Sil-Metropole Organisation • Central Motion Picture Corporation • SpotFilms
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Assassin?▼
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What is The Assassin about?▼
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.
Who directed The Assassin?▼
The Assassin was directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien and released in 2015. It is a drama, action film.
How long is The Assassin?▼
The Assassin has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
Who stars in The Assassin?▼
The cast of The Assassin includes Shu Qi as Nie Yinniang, Chang Chen as Tian Ji'an, Zhou Yun as Lady Tian Yuan / Jingjinger, Satoshi Tsumabuki as Mirror Polisher, Ni Dahong as Nie Feng and more.
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