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The Assassin

Name: The Assassin
Genre: Action, Adventure, History
Released: 2015-08-27
Duration: 1 h 45 min
Cast: Shu Qi, Chang Chen, Zhou Yun, Satoshi Tsumabuki, Ni Dahong

2015Directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien

Action · Adventure · History1h 45m

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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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Shu QiNie Yinniang

Chang ChenTian Ji'an

Zhou YunLady Tian Yuan / Jingjinger

Satoshi TsumabukiMirror Polisher

Ni DahongNie Feng

Yong MeiLady Nie Tian

Lei ZhenyuTian Xing

Nikki HsiehHuji

Ethan JuanXia Jing

Sheu Fang-YiPrincess Jiacheng / Taoist Nun

Jacques PicouxKongkonger

Mei FangNie Feng's Mother

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About The Assassin

How long is The Assassin?: The Assassin runs 1 hour and 45 minutes (105 minutes).
Who directed The Assassin?: The Assassin was directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien.
Who is in the cast of The Assassin?: The Assassin stars Shu Qi as Nie Yinniang, Chang Chen as Tian Ji'an and Zhou Yun as Lady Tian Yuan.
What language is The Assassin in?: The Assassin is in Mandarin.
Where can I watch The Assassin?: In the United States, The Assassin is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel. Availability differs by country: see Stream above for yours.
When was The Assassin released?: The Assassin was released on August 27, 2015.