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The Assassin
Film · 2015
Hou Hsiao-hsien
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Film 2015

The Assassin

Hou Hsiao-hsien2015
Director
Hou Hsiao-hsien
Year
2015
Region
Taiwan
This work has been selected for the Aravien index based on editorial review.
Synopsis

A Tang dynasty assassin struggles with duty and compassion. Visual poetry as martial arts.

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Editorial note
Restates after-hours in a sharper film register.
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Why this work is here
A Tang dynasty assassin struggles with duty and compassion. Visual poetry as martial arts.
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