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The Assassin (2015)
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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.
Cast
Shu Qias Nie Yinniang
Chang Chenas Tian Ji'an
Zhou Yunas Lady Tian Yuan / Jingjinger
Satoshi Tsumabukias Mirror Polisher
Ethan Juanas Xia Jing
Xu Fanas The Nun
Yong Meias Lady Nie Tian
Zuo Xiaoqingas Taoist Nun
Lei Zhenyuas Tian Xing
Nikki Hsiehas Huji
Ni Dahongas Nie Feng
Shih Chunas Old Herb Picker
Sheu Fang-Yias Princess Jiacheng / Taoist Nun
Jacques Picouxas Kongkonger
Facts
| Release date | August 27, 2015 |
| Runtime | 105 min (1h 45m) — about the same as the 2015 average of 106 min |
| Genres | Action, Drama, History |
| Original title | 刺客聶隱娘 |
| Language | ZH |
| Budget | $15,000,000 |
| Box office | $11,991,669 (0.8× budget) |
| IMDb | tt3508840 |
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Questions
How long is The Assassin?
The Assassin runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Is The Assassin worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.4/10 across 558 votes, which places it #171 of 292 films released in 2015 in this index (top 42%) and #1328 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed The Assassin?
The Assassin was directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien.
Who stars in The Assassin?
Shu Qi as Nie Yinniang; Chang Chen as Tian Ji'an; Zhou Yun as Lady Tian Yuan / Jingjinger; Satoshi Tsumabuki as Mirror Polisher; Ethan Juan as Xia Jing; Xu Fan as The Nun.
What is The Assassin rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Assassin?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/99579.