The Lady
~From House Arrest to Parliament
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.
Genres
- Drama
- Romance
General Information
Release Date: 2011-11-30
Budget: $23000000
Revenue: $7832142
Runtime: 132 min
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