Storyline
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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Cast & Crew
Shu Qi
Nie Yinniang
Chang Chen
Tian Ji'an
Zhou Yun
Lady Tian Yuan / Jingjinger
Satoshi Tsumabuki
Mirror Polisher
Ni Dahong
Nie Feng
Yong Mei
Lady Nie Tian
Lei Zhenyu
Tian Xing
Nikki Hsieh
Huji
Ethan Juan
Xia Jing
Sheu Fang-Yi
Princess Jiacheng / Taoist Nun
Jacques Picoux
Kongkonger
Mei Fang
Nie Feng's Mother
Frequently Asked Questions
The Assassin was released on August 27, 2015.
The runtime of The Assassin is 1h 45m.
The Assassin is a Drama, Action movie.
The Assassin has a rating of 6.4 out of 10 on TMDB.
The Assassin is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
The Assassin was directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien.
The main cast of The Assassin includes Shu Qi, Chang Chen, Zhou Yun.
The Assassin is originally in Chinese.