# The Lady (2011)

> Aung San Suu Kyi and Michael Aris sustain a profound marriage while Burma’s democracy struggle demands separation, courage, and extraordinary personal sacrifice.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/54731

## Facts

- Runtime: 132 min
- Genres: History, Drama, Thriller, Romance
- Director: Luc Besson
- Cast: Susan Wooldridge, Michelle Yeoh, David Thewlis, Jonathan Raggett, Jonathan Woodhouse, Benedict Wong, Htun Lin, Agga Poechit
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1802197/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: earnest, melancholic, inspirational, historical drama night, political cinema night

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