The Assassin

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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.

  • Genre: Drama, Action, History
  • Release Date: 2015-08-27
  • Runtime: 105 min
  • Country: China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
  • Language: Mandarin
  • Status: Released
  • IMDb Rating: 6.396
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