The Soong Sisters
6.5/10
Rating
145 min
Runtime
1997
Release Year
Mabel Cheung Yuen-Ting
Director
Cast
Maggie Cheung, Michelle Yeoh, Vivian Wu, Winston Chao, Niu Zhen-Hua
Quick Synopsis
The Soong Sisters were three women from a prominent Chinese family, each marrying influential men who played significant roles in China's history. Ai-ling married a wealthy and powerful businessman, Ching-ling became the wife of Sun Yat-sen, the revolutionary leader who helped establish modern China, and Mei-ling married Chiang Kai-shek, who led China during World War II. Their marriages and personal influence made them notable figures in the political and social landscape of their time.
Detailed Synopsis of The Soong Sisters
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.
