The Soong Sisters (宋家皇朝), Mabel Cheung, 1997
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. Ailing married a wealthy and powerful businessman. Chingling married Sun Yatsen, the revolutionary founder of modern China. Meiling married Chiang Kaishek, Chinas leader during World War II. The sisters captured the worlds fascination with their brilliant marriages and their strong influence on their nation.
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