The Assassins (2012)

  • NR
  • 09/26/2012 (US)
  • Drama, History
  • 1h 47m

Overview

In the year 198, Cao Cao, Prime Minister of the Han Dynasty, ventured to the east and defeated China's greatest warrior Lu Bu, terrifying every ambitious warlord across the country. Several years later, after taking the Han Emperor under his wing, Cao crowns himself King of Wei. He built a magnificent Bronze Sparrow Island to symbolize his power and rumors spread that he would replace the Emperor. Meanwhile, young lovers Mu Shun and Ling Ju are taken from a prison camp to a hidden tomb, where they spend five cruel years together, training as assassins for a secret mission. In the year 220 astronomical signs predict dramatic change. As a result, Cao's son Cao Pi and Cao's followers urge Cao to become the new Emperor - but unknown opposing forces plot against him.

Wang Hailin

Writer

Bin Wang

Writer

Zhao Linshan

Director

Cast

Chow Yun-Fat's headshot

Chow Yun-Fat

Chancellor Cao Cao
Liu Yifei's headshot

Liu Yifei

Ling Ju / Diao Chan
Hiroshi Tamaki's headshot

Hiroshi Tamaki

Mu Shun
Alec Su's headshot

Alec Su

Emperor Xian of Han
Annie Shizuka Inoh's headshot

Annie Shizuka Inoh

Empress Fu Shou
Yau Sam-Chi's headshot

Yau Sam-Chi

Cao Pi
Yao Lu's headshot

Yao Lu

Imperial physician Ji Ben
Ni Dahong's headshot

Ni Dahong

Lord Fu Wan

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