The Assassin 2015
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Splat9th 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Nie Yinniang
as Tian Ji'an
as Lady Tian Yuan / Jingjinger
as Mirror Polisher
as Nie Feng
as Lady Nie Tian
as Tian Xing
as Huji
as Xia Jing
as Princess Jiacheng / Taoist Nun
Director:
Writer:
Chu Tien-Wen, Hou Hsiao-hsien, Zhong A-Cheng, Hsieh Hai-Meng
Stars:
Shu Qi, Chang Chen, Zhou Yun, Satoshi Tsumabuki, Ni Dahong, Yong Mei, Lei Zhenyu, Nikki Hsieh, Ethan Juan, Sheu Fang-Yi,
Genres:
Drama,Action
Release Date:
2015 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
105 min
MMPA Rating:
NR
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Assassin
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Nie Yinniang
as Tian Ji'an
as Lady Tian Yuan / Jingjinger
as Mirror Polisher
as Nie Feng
as Lady Nie Tian
as Tian Xing
as Huji
as Xia Jing
as Princess Jiacheng / Taoist Nun
as Kongkonger
as Nie Feng's Mother
as Tian Xing's Wife
as Tian Xing's Son
as Jiang Shize
as Tian Xu
as Yuan Yi
as Madam Yuan Yi
as Hou Zang
as Luo Bin
as Cao Jun
as Tan Zhong
as Lao Xia
as Ya Jiang
as Messenger
as Judge
as Secretary
as Mirror Polisher's Wife
as Old Herb Picker
as 8-Year-Old Nie Yinniang
as 8-Year-Old Nie Yinniang
as 13-Year-Old Nie Yinniang
as 13-Year-Old Nie Yinniang
as Little Tian Ji'an
as Yuan Yi's Daughter
as Tian Huaijian (Tian Ji'an's Son)
as Tian Huaili (Tian Ji'an's Son)
as Tian Huaixun (Tian Ji'an's Son)
as High Official
as High Official's Concubine
as High Official
as Child
as Eunuch
as Eunuch
as Eunuch
as Retainer
as Retainer
as Retainer
as Retainer
as Retainer
as Retainer
as Retainer
as Retainer
as Soldier
as Soldier
as Soldier
as Soldier
as Soldier
as Servant
as Wet Nurse
as Wet Nurse
as Wet Nurse
as Wet Nurse
as Wet Nurse
as Wet Nurse
as Wet Nurse
as Wet Nurse
as Camp Follower
as Camp Follower
as Camp Follower
as Jiacheng's Lady-in-Waiting
as Lady-in-Waiting
as Lady-in-Waiting
as Lady-in-Waiting
as Lady-in-Waiting
as Maid
as Maid
as Maid
as Maid
as Maid
as Maid
as Maid
as Maid
as Maid
as Traditional Chinese Physician
as Traditional Chinese Physician
as Traditional Chinese Physician
as Traditional Chinese Physician
as Musician
as Musician
as Musician
as Musician
as Musician
as Musician
as Musician
as Musician
as Musician
as Musician
as Maiko
as Maiko
as Maiko
as Maiko
as Maiko
as Maiko
as Maiko
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