The Lady (2011)

The story of Aung San Suu Kyi, a woman torn between loyalty to her country and loyalty to her family. Aung represents one half of a struggle between democracy and a violent, corrupt military regime.
It's split between Rangoon (Burma) and Oxford (England) so it can focus on more than one event at any one time. It's not a happy film; the few and far between moments of joy are short lived but it never drags its heels.
Michelle gives a good performance; she's capable of projecting both great strength and concerned vulnerability.
It's based on true events that you can google if you want more information. The film picks an opportune moment to finish its telling, but parts of the story are still ongoing today.

4 steel orchids out of 5