The Soong Sisters
One loved money. One loved power. And one loved China.
1997 · 2h 25m · N/A
Drama, History, Romance
Directed by
Mabel Cheung Yuen-Ting
Overview
The Soong family was a political dynasty in China that reached the highest levels of power. This film follows the lives of the three Soong daughters, who were educated in America and returned to China. Ai-ling married a wealthy and powerful businessman. Ching-ling married Sun Yat-sen, the revolutionary founder of modern China. Mei-ling married Chiang Kai-shek, China's leader during World War II. The sisters captured the world's fascination for their brilliant marriages and their strong influence on their nation.
Director and cast
- Mabel Cheung Yuen-Ting Director
- Maggie Cheung as Soong Ching-ling / Madam Sun
- Michelle Yeoh as Soong Ai-ling / Madam Kung
- Vivian Wu as Soong May-ling / Madam Chiang
- Winston Chao as Sun Yat-Sen
- Hsing-kuo Wu as Chiang Kai-Shek
- Niu Zhen-Hua as H.H. Kung
- Elaine Jin Yan-Ling Cast
- Jiang Wen Cast
- Wu Hsing-Guo Cast
- Liu Jin Cast
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