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Markus Waldow | ... |
Reporter
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| Michelle Yeoh | ... | ||
| David Thewlis | ... | ||
| Jonathan Raggett | ... | ||
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Jonathan Woodhouse | ... | |
| Susan Wooldridge | ... | ||
| Benedict Wong | ... | ||
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Agga Poechit | ... | |
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Donatienne Dupont | ... |
Marie-Laure Aris
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Phoe Zaw | ... |
Aung San - the Father
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Marian Yu | ... |
Daw Khin Kyi - the Mother
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May | ... |
Mon Mon
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Ko Ko Win Aung | ... |
Red Scarf Captain
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San Lwin | ... |
U Win Tin - Writer
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Nay Myo Thant | ... | |
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. Written by Europa Corp
I personally like biopics & this one was very helpful in giving me a glimpse of what's happening in Burma. Much has been said about the fight for liberty in this country as well as about the fierceness of Suu Kyi & watching this film made me more interested with how our counterparts in Burma are working towards their full liberation.
Suu Kyi's situation reminds me of our very own, Cory Aquino, who herself was an icon of democracy.
The movie gave me an insight of Suu Kyi's struggles & sacrifices just like Mrs. Aquino herself. One thing that the movie did is for viewers to appreciate the liberty we currently have & the closeness we will feel to Suu Kyi.
Great acting chops for Michelle Yeoh & David Thewlis. I wonder why they were not even nominated for an Oscar. Magnificent cinematography too.
A highly recommended film.