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From House Arrest to Parliament - The Lady
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Title: The Lady

Release Date: 30 Nov 2011

Runtime: 2h 12m

Genre: Drama

Director: EuropaCorp, Left Bank Pictures, France 2 Cinéma

Production Companies: EuropaCorp, Left Bank Pictures, France 2 Cinéma

Overview: 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.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.8 (254 votes)

Cast

  • Aung San Suu Kyi: Michelle Yeoh
  • Michael Aris: David Thewlis
  • Kim Aris: Jonathan Raggett
  • Alexander Aris: Jonathan Woodhouse
  • Karma Phuntsho: Benedict Wong
  • Lucinda Philips: Susan Wooldridge
  • Nyo Ohn Myint: Flint Bangkok
  • Military Policeman: Guy Barwell
  • Leo Nichols: Sahajak Boonthanakit
  • BBC journalist (voice): Antony Hickling
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