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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.
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- When did The Assassin come out?
- The Assassin was released in 2015.
- What genre is The Assassin?
- The Assassin is a drama and action film.
- How long is The Assassin?
- The Assassin runs about 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- Who stars in The Assassin?
- The Assassin stars Shu Qi, Chang Chen, Zhou Yun, and Satoshi Tsumabuki.
- How is The Assassin rated?
- The Assassin currently scores 6.4 out of 10 based on aggregated viewer ratings.
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