The Assassin

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 Status

Released

Genres

Drama, Action

Director

Hou Hsiao-hsien

Original Language

ZH

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.

When was The Assassin released?

The Assassin was released on August 27, 2015.

How long is The Assassin?

The Assassin has a runtime of 1h 45m.

Where can I track The Assassin?

You can track The Assassin on Matinee — the free movie and TV show tracker app for iOS & Android. Log it, rate it, and share your thoughts with friends. The Assassin is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, MUBI in the US.