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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In 9th century China, Nie Yinniang, the daughter of a general, is abducted and trained as an assassin. After failing a mission, she's sent back to her homeland with a new order: to kill the man she was once promised to, her cousin, who now controls a significant military region. Following 13 years of exile, Nie Yinniang confronts her past, her family, and her buried emotions as she grapples with the weight of her duty and the implications of her actions.
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Movie Score
64%
Released
August 27, 2015
Director
Hou Hsiao-hsien
Cast
Shu Qi, Chang Chen, Nikki Hsieh, Sheu Fang-Yi, Ethan Juan, Xu Fan
Genre
Action, Drama, History