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The Soong Sisters

The Soong Sisters

One loved money. One loved power. And one loved China.

19976.52h 25m

Overview

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.

Directed by Mabel Cheung Yuen-Ting
Written by Alex Law Kai-Yui
Produced by Raymond Chow, Ng See-Yuen
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Top Cast

Maggie Cheung

Maggie Cheung

Soong Ching Ling / Madam Sun

Michelle Yeoh

Michelle Yeoh

Soong Ai Ling / Madam Kung

Vivian Wu

Vivian Wu

Soong Mei Ling / Madam Chiang

Winston Chao

Winston Chao

Sun Yat Sen

Niu Zhen-Hua

Niu Zhen-Hua

H.H. Kung

Elaine Jin Yan-Ling

Elaine Jin Yan-Ling

Madam Soong

Jiang Wen

Jiang Wen

Charlie Soong

Wu Hsing-Guo

Wu Hsing-Guo

Chiang Kai Shek

Liu Jin

Liu Jin

Zhang Xue Liang

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Agnes Chan Mei-Ling

Themes & Keywords

sun yat-senbeijing, chinawoman director

About The Soong Sisters

The Soong Sisters is a drama, history, romance film released in 1997 exploring themes of sun yat-sen, beijing, china, woman director. Directed by Mabel Cheung Yuen-Ting, it stars Maggie Cheung, Michelle Yeoh, Vivian Wu. 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.

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