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The Soong Sisters

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

6.5

1997•2h 25m

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.

Production

Production

Cast

Photo of Maggie Cheung

Maggie Cheung

Soong Ching Ling / Madam Sun

Photo of Michelle Yeoh

Michelle Yeoh

Soong Ai Ling / Madam Kung

Photo of Vivian Wu

Vivian Wu

Soong Mei Ling / Madam Chiang

Photo of Winston Chao

Winston Chao

Sun Yat Sen

Photo of Niu Zhen-Hua

Niu Zhen-Hua

H.H. Kung

Photo of Elaine Jin Yan-Ling

Elaine Jin Yan-Ling

Madam Soong

Photo of Jiang Wen

Jiang Wen

Charlie Soong

Photo of Wu Hsing-Guo

Wu Hsing-Guo

Chiang Kai Shek

Photo of Liu Jin

Liu Jin

Zhang Xue Liang

Photo of Wang Xuebing

Wang Xuebing

Fu

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