The Lady (2011)

The story of Aung San Suu Kyi as she becomes the core of Burma's democracy movement, and her relationship with her husband, writer Michael Aris.

Director:

Luc Besson

Writer:

Rebecca Frayn (screenplay)

Stars:

Michelle Yeoh, David Thewlis, Jonathan Raggett

2 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Credited cast:
Michelle Yeoh	...	Aung San Suu Kyi
David Thewlis	...	Michael Aris
Jonathan Raggett	...	Kim Aris
Jonathan Woodhouse	...	Alexander Aris
Susan Wooldridge	...	Lucinda Philips
Benedict Wong	...	Karma Phuntsho
Agga Poechit	...	Tan Shwe
Donatienne Dupont	...	Marie-Laure Aris
Marian Yu	...	Daw Khin Kyi - the Mother
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Flint Bangkok	...	Nyo Ohn Myint
Guy Barwell	...	Military Policeman
Sahajak Boonthanakit	...	Leo Nichols
Antony Hickling	...	BBC journalist (voice)
William Hope	...	James Baker
Teerawat Mulvilai	...	Soldier / Bad News

Storyline

THE LADY is an epic love story about how an extraordinary couple and family sacrifice their happiness at great human cost for a higher cause. This is the story of Aung San Suu Kyi and her husband, Michael Aris. Despite distance, long separations, and a dangerously hostile regime, their love endures until the very end. A story of devotion and human understanding set against a background of political turmoil which continues today. THE LADY also is the story of the peaceful quest of the woman who is at the core of Burma's democracy movement.

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Plot Keywords:

burma | democracy | torture | prostate cancer | terminal illness | 

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Taglines:

From House Arrest to Parliament

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Genres:

Biography | Drama | History | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence including some bloody images

Details

Official Sites:

Official site [Japan]

Country:

France UK

Language:

English Burmese

Release Date:

30 November 2011 (France)

Also Known As:

Amor, honor y libertad

Filming Locations:

Bangkok, Thailand

Company Credits

Production Co:

EuropaCorp, Left Bank Pictures, France 2 Cinéma

Technical Specs

Runtime:

132 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital DTS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

At on point, Giuseppe Tornatore was considered to direct the movie.

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Goofs

The production of the assault rifle AK-47 began in 1949. The Burma soldiers cannot have this rifle in 1947.

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Connections

Featured in Maltin on Movies: This Means War (2012)

User Reviews

A story that must be told and Michelle Yeoh is terrific

With such a fascinating subject matter this movie would have been an interesting watch no matter who directed it but I think Luc Besson did a good job showing he is more than just an action thriller director. Of course there are some violent parts showing the brutality of the Military that are in your face and exciting as expected. He handled the private woman and her personal sacrifice and bravery in a tasteful manner.

Michelle Yeoh does a brilliant job. It's a really good fit for her. She is good in both the intimate moments dealing with her family and in her dignified public persona. She deserves an acting nomination for her work. David Thewlis is well cast as a disheveled looking professor type.

The subtitles are a major part of the movie with lots of dialog in Burmese. But it's still easy to follow the plot which doesn't jump around too much and is well laid out. It deserves a place among the better political true life movies. While not as dramatic or gut wrenching as "Cry Freedom" or "the Killing Fields", it still delivers a powerful message. Those interested can also watch "Beyond Rangoon" with Patricia Arquette which is a more adventure style portrayal of the events in Burma.

Wish the movie could have shown more recent events including her recent release. Reminds us there is still a long way to go in Burma.

Touching and a must watch.