Snow Flower and the Secret Fan (2011)

15/07/2011

#Drama#History

Overview

A story set in 19th century China and centered on the lifelong friendship between two girls who develop their own secret code as a way to contend with the rigid cultural norms imposed on women.

Status: Released

Rating: 61%

Original language: EN

Budget: $134,005

Revenue: $1,332,231

Official website:
http://www.foxsearchlight.com/snowflowerandthesecretfan/

Details

Production Companies

IDG China Media

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IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1541995

Wikipedia: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3796194

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Cast

Li Bingbing

Lily / Nina

Gianna Jun

Snow Flower / Sophia

Hugh Jackman

Arthur

Vivian Wu

Sophia's Aunt

Jiang Wu

Butcher

Russell Wong

China Everbright Bank CEO

Coco Chiang Yi

Anna

Fang Zhoubo

Mr. Liao

Reviews (1)

Review by: Alunauwie

Written by: Alunauwie on 2025-09-12T08:24:59.029Z

Snow Flower and the Secret Fan explores two intertwined stories of deep female friendship, connected through the ancient Chinese tradition of Laotong and the secret language Nu Shu. As Nina reflects on her bond with Sophia—now in a coma—she uncovers a historical tale mirroring their own, revealing how love, sacrifice, and silence shape lifelong connections. Though the narrative flows between timelines, the film ultimately highlights how true friendship transcends generations and cultures.

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