The Assassin (2015)

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

Genres

Action, Adventure, History

Runtime

105 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Hou Hsiao-hsien, Chu Tien-Wen, Hou Hsiao-hsien, Hsieh Hai-Meng

TMDB rating

6.4/10 from 580 votes