The Soong Sisters
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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.
Status: Released
Released Date: 1997-05-01
Runtime: 145 mins
Director: Mabel Cheung Yuen-Ting
Writer: Alex Law Kai-Yui
Spoken language: 广州话 / 廣州話, 普通话, English
Genres: Drama, History, Romance
Original title: The Soong Sisters
Production Companies: Fuji Television Network, GH Pictures, More Team International Limited Productions, Pony Canyon, Orange Sky Golden Harvest
Production Countries: China, Hong Kong, Japan
Cast
Maggie Cheung
Michelle Yeoh
Vivian Wu
Winston Chao
Niu Zhen-Hua
Elaine Jin Yan-Ling
Jiang Wen
Wu Hsing-Guo
Liu Jin
Agnes Chan Mei-Ling
Shingo Katayama
Wang Xuebing
Nana Masuda
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