Actor Aung San Suu Kyi plays Suu Kyi in new film . Michelle Yeoh is better known for her parts in action films , from playing opposite Piece Brosnan 's James Bond in `` Tomorrow Never Dies '' to martial arts blockbuster `` Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon . '' `` The Lady '' depicts life of Burmese pro-democracy leader . CNN says she spent 2010 researching the role before meeting Aung San Suu Kyi .
Actor Aung San Suu Kyi plays Suu Kyi in new film . `` The Lady '' depicts life of Burmese pro-democracy leader . CNN says she spent 2010 researching the role before meeting Aung San Suu Kyi .