The Assassin

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.

Release Date

2015-08-27

Runtime

105 min

Rating

⭐ 6.4 (542 votes)

Genres

Drama, Action, History

Languages

Mandarin

Country

China, Hong Kong, Taiwan