CHINA · 2002

Hero

Zhang Yimou
Chinese Fifth Generation assassination loyalty deception sacrifice chinese history
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During China's Warring States period, a district prefect arrives at the palace of Qin Shi Huang, claiming to have killed the three assassins who had made an attempt on the king's life three years ago.

Year2002
CountryChina
DirectorZhang Yimou
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