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The Assassin (2015)

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.

  • Drama
  • Action

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Shu QiShu QiNie Yinniang
  • Photo of Chang ChenChang ChenTian Ji'an
  • Photo of Zhou YunZhou YunLady Tian Yuan / Jingjinger
  • Photo of Satoshi TsumabukiSatoshi TsumabukiMirror Polisher
  • Photo of Ni DahongNi DahongNie Feng
  • Photo of Yong MeiYong MeiLady Nie Tian
  • Photo of Lei ZhenyuLei ZhenyuTian Xing
  • Photo of Nikki HsiehNikki HsiehHuji
  • Photo of Ethan JuanEthan JuanXia Jing
  • Photo of Sheu Fang-YiSheu Fang-YiPrincess Jiacheng / Taoist Nun

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