The Soong Sisters

Mabel Cheung Yuen-Ting
1997-05-01

One loved money. One loved power. And one loved China.
6.7
145 min

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.

Cast

Name Character Team
Maggie Cheung Soong Ching Ling / Madam Sun Unowned
Michelle Yeoh Soong Ai Ling / Madam Kung Zac E. Chan
Vivian Wu Soong Mei Ling / Madam Chiang Unowned
Winston Chao Sun Yat Sen Unowned
Niu Zhen-Hua H.H. Kung Unowned
Elaine Jin Yan-Ling Madam Soong Unowned
Jiang Wen Charlie Soong Unowned
Wu Hsing-Guo Chiang Kai Shek Unowned
Liu Jin Zhang Xue Liang Unowned
Agnes Chan Mei-Ling Unowned
Shingo Katayama Noh Player Unowned
Wang Xuebing Fu Unowned
Nana Masuda Japanese Comrade Unowned