The Assassin
2015 · 105 MIN · IMDB 6.3 · 16,665 VOTES · DIR. Hou Hsiao-hsien
Overview
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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00:00:53 In 8th century China, the Tang Dynasty is in decline.
00:04:07 Where indeed?
00:09:19 a nun is here.
00:14:12 until it expired.
00:17:55 His Majesty was commanding her
00:19:00 She lavished gold and silk on them,
00:20:02 One year later,
00:21:47 to console Wang Chengzong
00:22:22 so Xue will not be able
00:23:13 We are not like Wushu.
00:24:06 He does not always obey the Court.
00:31:39 I heard.
00:39:58 before taking my life.
00:41:09 the alliance with a marriage.
00:43:13 The doctors were no help.
00:45:14 Lord Tian's mansion.
00:47:49 Your humble servant pays his respects.
00:49:07 returned home yesterday.
00:51:48 I hear we had an intruder last night.
00:57:46 Our man is chasing them.
01:27:33 died suddenly in the night,
01:30:41 All of you.
01:32:20 I propose that we distract the Court's men
01:38:43 She'll escort him into the land of Xinro.
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