May 01, 1997
145 min
Full-HD

The Soong Sisters (1997)

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.

Category

Drama History Romance

Country

China Hong Kong Japan

Companies

Fuji Television Network GH Pictures More Team International Limited Productions Pony Canyon Orange Sky Golden Harvest

Maggie Cheung

Soong Ching-ling / Madam Sun

Michelle Yeoh

Soong Ai-ling / Madam Kung

Vivian Wu

Soong May-ling / Madam Chiang

Winston Chao

Sun Yat-sen

Niu Zhen-Hua

H.H. Kung

Elaine Jin

Madam Soong

Jiang Wen

Charlie Soong

Wu Hsing-Guo

Chiang Kai-shek

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