The Assassins
2012 · 107 MIN · IMDB 5.5 · 2,160 VOTES · DIR. Zhao Linshan
Overview
In the year 198, Cao Cao, Prime Minister of the Han Dynasty, ventured to the east and defeated China's greatest warrior Lu Bu, terrifying every ambitious warlord across the country. Several years later, after taking the Han Emperor under his wing, Cao crowns himself King of Wei. He built a magnificent Bronze Sparrow Island to symbolize his power and rumors spread that he would replace the Emperor. Meanwhile, young lovers Mu Shun and Ling Ju are taken from a prison camp to a hidden tomb, where they spend five cruel years together, training as assassins for a secret mission. In the year 220 astronomical signs predict dramatic change. As a result, Cao's son Cao Pi and Cao's followers urge Cao to become the new Emperor - but unknown opposing forces plot against him.
Dialogue Timeline — 934 lines
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00:02:26 Season of Great Freeze.
00:06:34 Later, I finally learned
00:11:31 Prepare to receive the King of Wei!
00:16:57 This cures headaches'?
00:21:14 the kingdom will never be yours.
00:24:04 what good does gaining the world do?
00:27:58 Attack!
00:34:59 I'm afraid my stomach won't allow it.
00:37:26 step forward to receive your portion.
00:40:42 the throne we uphold seeking.
00:43:25 she is your queen.
00:49:20 I have to go back.
00:53:27 Yes, or no'?
00:57:47 As wise as you are, Chancellor
01:01:58 Chancellor...
01:05:18 No, you may not.
01:10:02 Jian Bo!
01:12:09 I understand.
01:15:26 makes you think I want a damned thing to do with it?
01:20:00 Chancellor!
01:27:06 I'm willing to die for you.
01:30:18 Father!
01:34:17 Weren't you making
01:37:29 wasted because I couldn't unite these lands.