The Soong Sisters (2000)

  • NR
  • 09/06/2000 (US)
  • Drama, History, Romance
  • 2h 25m

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.

Mabel Cheung

Director

Alex Law

Writer

Cast

Maggie Cheung's headshot

Maggie Cheung

Soong Ching-ling / Madam Sun
Michelle Yeoh's headshot

Michelle Yeoh

Soong Ai-ling / Madam Kung
Vivian Wu's headshot

Vivian Wu

Soong May-ling / Madam Chiang
Winston Chao's headshot

Winston Chao

Sun Yat-sen
Niu Zhen-Hua's headshot

Niu Zhen-Hua

H.H. Kung
Elaine Jin's headshot

Elaine Jin

Madam Soong
Jiang Wen's headshot

Jiang Wen

Charlie Soong
Wu Hsing-Guo's headshot

Wu Hsing-Guo

Chiang Kai-shek

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