The Soong Sisters
“One loved money. One loved power. And one loved China.”
Overview
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 Companies
Fuji Television Network, GH Pictures, More Team International Limited Productions, Pony Canyon, Orange Sky Golden Harvest
Languages
Mandarin, English, Cantonese
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
Nana Masuda
Japanese Comrade
