The Assassin (2015)

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.

Director:

Hou Hsiao-hsien

Stars:

Shu Qi (Nie Yinniang), Chang Chen (Tian Ji'an), Zhou Yun (Lady Tian Yuan / Jingjinger), Satoshi Tsumabuki (Mirror Polisher), Ni Dahong (Nie Feng), Yong Mei (Lady Nie Tian)