The Assassins (2012)

The Assassins (2012)

2012-09-26 China 107 Min. PG-13
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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.

Cast

周潤發 is Chancellor Cao Cao
Chancellor Cao Cao
刘亦菲 is Ling Ju / Diao Chan
Ling Ju / Diao Chan
玉木宏 is Mu Shun
Mu Shun
蘇有朋 is Emperor Xian of Han
Emperor Xian of Han
伊能靜 is Empress Fu Shou
Empress Fu Shou
Yau Sam-Chi is Cao Pi
Yao Lu is Imperial physician Ji Ben
Imperial physician Ji Ben
倪大红 is Lord Fu Wan
Lord Fu Wan
Chi Cheng is Xu Chu
Xu Chu
Samuel Pang is Cao Xiu