The Soong Sisters
One loved money. One loved power. And one loved China.
Genres
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
145 min
Release Date
1997-05-01
Status
Released
Original Language
Vote Count
16
Vote Average
6.7
Maggie Cheung Man-Yuk
Soong Ching Ling / Madam Sun
Michelle Yeoh
Soong Ai Ling / Madam Kung
Vivian Wu
Soong Mei Ling / Madam Chiang
Winston Chao
Sun Yat Sen
Niu Zhen-Hua
H.H. Kung
Elaine Jin Yan-Ling
Madam Soong
Jiang Wen
Charlie Soong
Wu Hsing-Guo
Chiang Kai Shek
Liu Jin
Zhang Xue Liang
Agnes Chan Mei-Ling
Shingo Katayama
Noh Player
Wang Xuebing
Fu
Nana Masuda
Japanese Comrade
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