The Assassin
Original title: 刺客聶隱娘
6.4/ 10IMDb6.3572
20151h 45mNR
Overview
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.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Hou Hsiao-hsien
- Writers
- Chu Tien-Wen, Hou Hsiao-hsien, Zhong A-Cheng, Hsieh Hai-Meng
- Producers
- Stephen Lam Bing-Kwan, Song Dai, Hou Hsiao-hsien, Chen Yiqi, Peter Lam Kin-Ngok
- Production
- Sil-Metropole Organisation, Central Motion Picture Corporation, SpotFilms
Frequently asked questions
What is The Assassin rated?
The Assassin has an audience rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 572 votes.
Who directed The Assassin?
The Assassin was directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien.
When was The Assassin released?
The Assassin was released in 2015.
