The Lady
From House Arrest to Parliament
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A biographical drama about Aung San Suu Kyi's transformation into a democracy icon, balancing her political struggle against military oppression with her intimate relationship with her English husband.
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.
Essence
Ensemble
Susan Wooldridge
Lucinda Philips
Michelle Yeoh
Aung San Suu Kyi
David Thewlis
Michael Aris
Jonathan Raggett
Kim Aris
Jonathan Woodhouse
Alexander Aris
Benedict Wong
Karma Phuntsho
Htun Lin
General Ne Win
Agga Poechit
Than Shwe
Donatienne Dupont
Marie-Laure Aris
Phoe Zaw
Aung San - the Father
Marian Yu
Daw Khin Kyi - the Mother
May
Mon Mon
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