The Assassins (铜雀台)

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.

Key Crew

Top Cast

Chow Yun-Fat

Chancellor Cao Cao

Liu Yifei

Ling Ju / Diao Chan

Hiroshi Tamaki

Mu Shun

Alec Su

Emperor Xian of Han

Annie Shizuka Inoh

Empress Fu Shou

Yau Sam-Chi

Cao Pi

Yao Lu

Imperial physician Ji Ben

Ni Dahong

Lord Fu Wan

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