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.

Genre: Drama, History, Romance

Director: Mabel Cheung

Actors: Maggie Cheung, Michelle Yeoh, Vivian Wu, Winston Chao, Hsing-Kuo Wu, Zhenhua Niu, Elaine Jin, Wen Jiang, Agnes Chan, Shingo Katayama

Release date: 1997-05-01

Country of origin: People's Republic of China, Hong Kong, Japan

Length: 2h 25m

Ratings:

• 7.0/10