Quick facts
- Released
- August 27, 2015
- Runtime
- 105 min
- Rating
- NR
- Budget
- $15.0M
- Box office
- $12.0M
- IMDb
- tt3508840
- Language
- Mandarin
- Studio
- Sil-Metropole Organisation, Central Motion Picture Corporation, SpotFilms
Cast
Shu Qi
Nie Yinniang
Chang Chen
Tian Ji'an
Zhou Yun
Lady Tian Yuan / Jingjinger
Satoshi Tsumabuki
Mirror Polisher
Ni Dahong
Nie Feng
Yong Mei
Lady Nie Tian
Lei Zhenyu
Tian Xing
Nikki Hsieh
Huji
Ethan Juan
Xia Jing
Sheu Fang-Yi
Princess Jiacheng / Taoist Nun
Jacques Picoux
Kongkonger
Mei Fang
Nie Feng's Mother
Tien Pi-Hua
Tian Xing's Wife
Wang I-Yuan
Tian Xing's Son
Michael Chang
Jiang Shize
Leon Dai
Tian Xu
Jack Kao
Yuan Yi
Sun Pei
Madam Yuan Yi
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Frequently asked questions
- What is The Assassin about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Assassin?
- The Assassin was directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien.
- Who stars in The Assassin?
- The Assassin stars Shu Qi, Chang Chen, Zhou Yun, Satoshi Tsumabuki.
- When was The Assassin released?
- The Assassin is a 2015 drama, action film.
- Where can I watch The Assassin?
- You can watch The Assassin with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.