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The Lady

The Lady

From House Arrest to Parliament

20116.82h 12m

Overview

The story of Aung San Suu Kyi as she becomes the core of Burma's democracy movement, and her relationship with her husband, writer Michael Aris.

Directed by Luc Besson
Written by Rebecca Frayn
Produced by Virginie Besson-Silla, Andy Harries, Jean Todt
Box OfficeBudget: $23.0MRevenue: $7.8M

Top Cast

Susan Wooldridge

Susan Wooldridge

Lucinda Philips

Michelle Yeoh

Michelle Yeoh

Aung San Suu Kyi

David Thewlis

David Thewlis

Michael Aris

Jonathan Raggett

Jonathan Raggett

Kim Aris

J

Jonathan Woodhouse

Alexander Aris

Benedict Wong

Benedict Wong

Karma Phuntsho

H

Htun Lin

General Ne Win

A

Agga Poechit

Than Shwe

D

Donatienne Dupont

Marie-Laure Aris

P

Phoe Zaw

Aung San - the Father

Themes & Keywords

police brutalityseermassacrepolitical assassinationhuman rightsill mothernobel peace prizeprostate canceroxford, englandarmy generalrangoon burmajuntamilitary dictatorship1940s

About The Lady

The Lady is a drama, romance film released in 2011 exploring themes of police brutality, seer, massacre, political assassination, human rights, ill mother. Directed by Luc Besson, it stars Susan Wooldridge, Michelle Yeoh, David Thewlis. The story of Aung San Suu Kyi as she becomes the core of Burma's democracy movement, and her relationship with her husband, writer Michael Aris.

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