The Assassin (2015)
Movie 1h 45m ★ 6.4/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, pure adrenaline, teach me something
Dating from 2015, The Assassin sits in the action, drama and history corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien. The cast includes Chang Chen, Shu Qi and Ni Dahong. The running time is 1h 45m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.4 out of 10.
Synopsis
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
- Hou Hsiao-hsienDirector
- Chang Chenas Tian Ji'an
- Shu Qias Nie Yinniang
- Ni Dahongas Nie Feng
- Zhou Yunas Lady Tian Yuan / Jingjinger
- Yong Meias Lady Nie Tian
- Satoshi Tsumabukias Mirror Polisher
- Lei Zhenyuas Tian Xing
- Nikki Hsiehas Huji
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Questions about The Assassin
- What genre is The Assassin?
- The Assassin is categorised as Action, Drama, History.
- Who stars in The Assassin?
- Chang Chen, Shu Qi, Ni Dahong, Zhou Yun, Yong Mei appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Assassin?
- Hou Hsiao-hsien directed The Assassin.
- How long is The Assassin?
- The Assassin runs for 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- Is The Assassin worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.4/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Assassin?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
