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
Production
Sil-Metropole Organisation, Central Motion Picture Corporation, SpotFilms, Media Asia Films, China Dream Film Culture Industry, Huace Pictures
Cast
Shu Qi, Chang Chen, Zhou Yun, Satoshi Tsumabuki, Ni Dahong, Yong Mei, Lei Zhenyu, Nikki Hsieh, Ethan Juan, Sheu Fang-Yi, Jacques Picoux, Mei Fang, Tien Pi-Hua, Wang I-Yuan, Michael Chang, Leon Dai, Jack Kao, Sun Pei, Tsang Chi-Liang, Chao Yang-Chiang
Where to watch
Amazon Prime Video, Philo, MUBI, Hi-YAH, Midnight Pulp, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, YouTube Free, AsianCrush, Cineverse, Tubi TV, Kanopy, Fawesome