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Rating: 8 stars

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China eighth century assassin political intrigue double cross

All movies seen on 01/03/2020

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The Assassin (2015)

Directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien

Drama | History | Action

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Overview

9th century China. 10-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.

Rated NR | Length 105 minutes

Actors

Shu Qi | Chang Chen | Nikki Hsieh | Sheu Fang-Yi | Ethan Juan | Xu Fan | Zuo Xiaoqing | Satoshi Tsumabuki | Ni Dahong | Shih Chun | Zhou Yun | Mei Fang | Jacques Picoux | Yong Mei | Zhen Yu Lei | Michael Chang Shao-Huai | Leon Dai | Jack Kao | Hsin-Yu Ling

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Viewing Notes

Beautiful film with a dense (for Westerners like me) plot involving court intrigue that requires some knowledge of history. It definitely requires your attention.

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