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What was Zhang Ziyi's breakout role internationally?

  • Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

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  • House of Flying Daggers

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Zhang Ziyi's breakout role internationally was in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. This film was a Chinese martial arts film directed by Ang Lee. It was released in 2000 and was a critical and commercial success. Zhang Ziyi played the role of Yu Shu Lien, a woman who is skilled in martial arts and is on a quest to find a stolen sword.
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