The Soong Sisters

宋家皇朝

1997·145'

Mabel Cheung Yuen-Ting

RomanceDramaHistory

★ 6.5

Letterboxd TMDB #29346

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

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

Maggie Cheung Soong Ching Ling / Madam Sun

Michelle Yeoh Soong Ai Ling / Madam Kung

Vivian Wu Soong Mei Ling / Madam Chiang

Winston Chao Sun Yat Sen

Niu Zhen-Hua H.H. Kung

Elaine Jin Yan-Ling Madam Soong

Jiang Wen Charlie Soong

Wu Hsing-Guo Chiang Kai Shek

Liu Jin Zhang Xue Liang

Agnes Chan Mei-Ling

Shingo Katayama Noh Player

Wang Xuebing Fu