The Soong Sisters

May 1, 1997

2h 25m

★ 6.5

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

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.

Genres

Drama

History

Romance

Production Companies

Fuji Television Network

GH Pictures

More Team International Limited Productions

Pony Canyon

Orange Sky Golden Harvest

The Soong Sisters Trailers

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Cast

Soong Ching Ling / Madam Sun

Maggie Cheung

Soong Ai Ling / Madam Kung

Michelle Yeoh

Soong Mei Ling / Madam Chiang

Vivian Wu

Sun Yat Sen

Winston Chao

H.H. Kung

Niu Zhen-Hua

Madam Soong

Elaine Jin Yan-Ling

Charlie Soong

Jiang Wen

Chiang Kai Shek

Wu Hsing-Guo

Zhang Xue Liang

Liu Jin

Agnes Chan Mei-Ling

Noh Player

Shingo Katayama

Wang Xuebing

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