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.
Director: Hou Hsiao-hsien
Genre: Drama, Action
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: August 27, 2015
Cast
- Chang Chen - Tian Ji'an
- Shu Qi - Nie Yinniang
- 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
Screenplay
- Chu Tien-Wen (Screenplay)
- Hou Hsiao-hsien (Screenplay)
- Hsieh Hai-Meng (Screenplay)
- Zhong A-Cheng (Screenplay)
Music: Lim Giong
Cinematography: Mark Lee Ping-Bing, Yao Hung-I
Editing: Liao Ching-Sung, Huang Chih-Chia
Production: Sil-Metropole Organisation, Media Asia Films, Central Motion Picture Corporation, Huace Film & TV, China Dream Film Culture Industry, SpotFilms
Country: China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Language: 普通话
Budget: $15M
Box Office: $12M
Original Language: zh
Keywords
assassin, tang dynasty, wuxia, slow cinema, 7th century
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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 Chang Chen, Shu Qi, Zhou Yun, Satoshi Tsumabuki, Ni Dahong, Yong Mei.
- How long is The Assassin?
- The Assassin has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is The Assassin?
- The Assassin is a Drama, Action film.
- What is the budget of The Assassin?
- The Assassin had a budget of $15M.
- How much did The Assassin gross?
- The Assassin grossed $12M worldwide.
- Where was The Assassin produced?
- The Assassin was produced in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan.