Snow Flower and the Secret Fan
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.
- Budget
- $134,005
- Revenue
- $1,332,231
- Production
- IDG China Media
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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
Coco Chiang Yi
Anna
Fang Zhoubo
Mr. Liao
Cao Shiping
Mr. Wei
Zhang Ruijia
Mrs Wei
Sun Feihu
Master Lu
Lü Zhong
Lady Lu
Lu Yi-ching
Yonggang
Archie Kao
Sebastian
Zhang Liqiu
Butcher's Mother
Shen Danping
Lily's Mother
Qingyun Hu
Mrs Liao
Crew
- Director
- Wayne Wang
- Writers
- Ronald Bass,Angela Workman,Michael Ray
- Producers
- Florence Sloan,Wendi Murdoch
- Cinematography
- Richard Wong
- Composer
- Rachel Portman
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Alunauwie
September 12, 2025
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. Rea…