210 BCE. Qin Shi Huang dies unexpectedly during his tour. A secret decree sentencing the crown prince to death races toward Shang Province — its delivery will decide the fate of an empire. Meanwhile, a lone assassin, bound by an unknown mission, speeds through the desert.
ASSASSIN, an Official Selection of the Kling AI NextGen Creative Contest, by Chinese creators Zhang Bocheng and Li Bixian, vividly recreates this pivotal moment in Qin Dynasty, blending meticulous details with striking cinematography and realism. Torn between loyalty and honor, the assassin must decide where his true allegiance lies.