Movie

The Soong Sisters

1997 · 145 min

A sweeping, stately historical drama that immerses you in the personal and political lives of three sisters over decades of upheaval.

Tagline: One loved money. One loved power. And one loved China.
Overview: 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.
How it feels: Melancholic, earnest, tense and romantic. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Family, politics, power, betrayal
Content: Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: family
politics
power
betrayal
identity
Places: big city
countryside
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
true story
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild