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Cast · Directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien
SQ

Shu Qi
Nie Yinniang
CC

Chang Chen
Tian Ji'an
ZY

Zhou Yun
Lady Tian Yuan / Jingjinger
ST

Satoshi Tsumabuki
Mirror Polisher
ND

Ni Dahong
Nie Feng
YM

Yong Mei
Lady Nie Tian
LZ

Lei Zhenyu
Tian Xing
NH

Nikki Hsieh
Huji
EJ

Ethan Juan
Xia Jing
SF

Sheu Fang-Yi
Princess Jiacheng / Taoist Nun
JP

Jacques Picoux
Kongkonger
MF

Mei Fang
Nie Feng's Mother
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The Assassin — streaming FAQ
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The Assassin is streaming on SBS On Demand in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.
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