The Assassin (2015)
★ 7.4/10 · 3.177 ratings on MUBI
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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| Director | Hou Hsiao-hsien |
| Cast | Shu Qi, Chang Chen, Zhou Yun, Satoshi Tsumabuki, Ni Dahong |
| Year | 2015 |
| Runtime | 106 min |
| Genres | Drama, History, Action |
| Available in | 🇨🇦 Canada 🇮🇹 Italia 🇺🇸 USA |
