{"product_id":"the-assassin-2015","title":"The Assassin A.K.A. Nie Yinniang • 刺客聶隱娘 (2015)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kungfu-description-box\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Assassin\u003c\/strong\u003e (2015), also released under its original Chinese title \u003cstrong\u003eNie Yinniang\u003c\/strong\u003e (刺客聶隱娘), is a Taiwanese-Chinese wuxia masterpiece directed by acclaimed filmmaker \u003cstrong\u003eHou Hsiao-hsien\u003c\/strong\u003e. Inspired by the classic Tang Dynasty tale from \u003cem\u003ePei Xing's\u003c\/em\u003e 9th-century collection \u003cem\u003eStrange Tales\u003c\/em\u003e, the film stars \u003cstrong\u003eShu Qi\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eChang Chen\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eZhou Yun\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eSatoshi Tsumabuki\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eEthan Juan\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eNikki Hsieh\u003c\/strong\u003e. Winner of the Best Director award at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival, this visually breathtaking wuxia drama blends graceful swordplay, political intrigue, and poetic storytelling into one of the most acclaimed martial arts films of the modern era. Available from \u003cstrong\u003eClassicKungFuMovies.com\u003c\/strong\u003e for collectors seeking award-winning wuxia cinema and hard-to-find physical media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY OVERVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDuring China's Tang Dynasty, the legendary assassin Nie Yinniang returns to her homeland after years of rigorous training under a mysterious nun. Ordered to eliminate her cousin, the powerful military governor of Weibo, she finds herself torn between unwavering loyalty to her master and lingering compassion for the people and family she left behind. As political conspiracies, forbidden love, and hidden betrayals unfold, every decision brings her closer to a destiny that will forever change her life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMARTIAL ARTS HIGHLIGHTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike traditional action-driven wuxia films, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Assassin\u003c\/strong\u003e emphasizes precision, atmosphere, and breathtaking visual composition. Hou Hsiao-hsien presents elegantly choreographed sword encounters with remarkable realism, allowing every movement to carry emotional weight. Combined with exquisite cinematography, authentic Tang Dynasty costumes, and stunning natural landscapes, the film creates a uniquely immersive martial arts experience unlike any other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY COLLECTORS PICK IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors regard \u003cstrong\u003eThe Assassin\u003c\/strong\u003e as one of the greatest artistic achievements in modern wuxia cinema. Shu Qi delivers a mesmerizing performance as the conflicted assassin, while Hou Hsiao-hsien's masterful direction transforms a classic martial arts story into a visually unforgettable work of art. Its award-winning cinematography, historical authenticity, and elegant storytelling have earned it a permanent place among the finest martial arts films ever produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 2015, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Assassin\u003c\/strong\u003e received worldwide critical acclaim and earned Hou Hsiao-hsien the Best Director award at the Cannes Film Festival. The film introduced many international audiences to a more poetic and historically authentic interpretation of wuxia, proving that martial arts cinema could achieve both artistic excellence and worldwide recognition while remaining deeply rooted in Chinese culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified AKAs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Assassin\u003c\/strong\u003e – International English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNie Yinniang\u003c\/strong\u003e – Mandarin Pinyin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCit Hak Nip Yan Leung\u003c\/strong\u003e – Cantonese romanization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e刺客聶隱娘\u003c\/strong\u003e – Original Traditional Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e刺客聂隐娘\u003c\/strong\u003e – Simplified Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hou Hsiao-hsien\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScreenplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hou Hsiao-hsien, Chu Tien-wen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBased On:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eNie Yinniang\u003c\/em\u003e from \u003cem\u003eStrange Tales\u003c\/em\u003e by Pei Xing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shu Qi, Chang Chen, Zhou Yun, Satoshi Tsumabuki, Ethan Juan, Nikki Hsieh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e DVD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mandarin Chinese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubtitles:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRunning Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 105 Minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Taiwan \/ China \/ Hong Kong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2015\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarefully researched and prepared for collectors of classic martial arts cinema by ClassicKungFuMovies.com.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:12px\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:inline-block;background:#d4af37;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:bold\"\u003eExpand Your Award-Winning Wuxia Collection\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf \u003cstrong\u003eThe Assassin\u003c\/strong\u003e earned a place in your collection, continue exploring award-winning wuxia masterpieces with breathtaking cinematography, legendary swordplay, and unforgettable stories from the golden age and modern era of martial arts cinema.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top:8px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-tw\/collections\/wuxia-movies\"\u003eWuxia Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-tw\/collections\/chinese-movies\"\u003eChinese Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-tw\/collections\/award-winning-martial-arts-movies\"\u003eAward-Winning Martial Arts Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-tw\/collections\/rare-kung-fu-movies\"\u003eRare Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-tw\/collections\/classic-kung-fu-movies\"\u003eClassic Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Shaw Brothers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7984992223283,"sku":"0000208","price":327.0,"currency_code":"TWD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/2492\/2419\/files\/TheAssassinBox_1.jpg?v=1778175240","url":"https:\/\/classickungfumovies.com\/en-tw\/products\/the-assassin-2015","provider":"Classic Kung Fu Movies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}