About this movie
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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Quick facts
Year
2015
Runtime
1h 45m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.4/10
Votes
557
Genre
Drama, Action
Director
Language
ZH
Budget
$15.0M
Cast
martial arts
assassin
tang dynasty
wuxia
slow cinema
7th century
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Questions about The Assassin
How long is The Assassin?
The Assassin has a runtime of 1h 45m (1 hour and 45 minutes).
Who directed The Assassin?
The Assassin was directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien and released in 2015.
What genre is The Assassin?
The Assassin is a Drama, Action film (2015).
Who stars in The Assassin?
The cast of The Assassin includes Shu Qi, Chang Chen, Zhou Yun, Satoshi Tsumabuki, Ni Dahong.
What is the TMDB rating for The Assassin?
The Assassin has a TMDB rating of 6.4/10 based on 557 votes.
