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.
27th August 2015
11 years ago
1 hour 45 minutes
Finishes at 10:37pm
$15,000,000 ($20,778,000 today)
Revenue $11,991,669
Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award36 wins & 75 nominations total
6.3/10
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