The Assassin (2015)
2015 · NR · 1h 45m · Action, Adventure, History
Genres: Action, Adventure, History
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.
Director: Hou Hsiao-hsien
Writers: Chu Tien-Wen, Hou Hsiao-hsien, Zhong A-Cheng
Music by: Lim Giong
Cinematography: Mark Lee Ping-Bing, Yao Hung-i
Editor: Liao Ching-sung, Huang Chih-chia
Box office: $12M · Budget: $15M · Rated 6.4/10 by 578 viewers
Cast
Shu Qi as Nie YinniangChang Chen as Tian Ji'anZhou Yun as Lady Tian Yuan / JingjingerSatoshi Tsumabuki as Mirror PolisherNi Dahong as Nie FengYong Mei as Lady Nie TianLei Zhenyu as Tian XingNikki Hsieh as HujiEthan Juan as Xia JingSheu Fang-Yi as Princess Jiacheng / Taoist NunJacques Picoux as KongkongerMei Fang as Nie Feng's MotherMore like this
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