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Snow Flower and the Secret Fan (2011)

6.1/10 1h 44m Jul 15, 2011
Drama History

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.

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Movie Details

Original Title Snow Flower and the Secret Fan
Original Language EN
Budget $134,005
Revenue $1,332,231
Status Released
Popularity 2.6

Cast

Li Bingbing
Li Bingbing
Lily / Nina
Popularity: 0.9
Gianna Jun
Gianna Jun
Snow Flower / Sophia
Popularity: 3.3
Hugh Jackman
Hugh Jackman
Arthur
Popularity: 2.3
Vivian Wu
Vivian Wu
Sophia's Aunt
Popularity: 0.7
Jiang Wu
Jiang Wu
Butcher
Popularity: 1.4
Russell Wong
Russell Wong
China Everbright Bank CEO
Popularity: 0.7
Coco Chiang Yi
Coco Chiang Yi
Anna
Popularity: 1.1
Fang Zhoubo
Fang Zhoubo
Mr. Liao
Popularity: 0.1
Cao Shiping
Cao Shiping
Mr. Wei
Popularity: 0.6
Zhang Ruijia
Zhang Ruijia
Mrs Wei
Popularity: 0.0
Sun Feihu
Sun Feihu
Master Lu
Popularity: 0.1
Lü Zhong
Lü Zhong
Lady Lu
Popularity: 0.3

Key Crew

Director Wayne Wang
Producer Florence Sloan, Wendi Murdoch
Screenplay Angela Workman, Ronald Bass, Michael Ray
Editor Deirdre Slevin

Production

IDG China Media

Videos & Trailers

Born to Leave
Born to Leave
Clip
Foot Binding
Foot Binding
Clip
Girl Talk
Girl Talk
Clip
Laotong
Laotong
Clip
Reunited
Reunited
Clip
Nu Shu
Nu Shu
Clip

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Backdrops
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Keywords

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Reviews from TMDB

Alunauwie 8/10
Sep 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, reveali ... Read more

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Details
Release Date July 15, 2011
Runtime 1h 44m
Budget $134,005
Revenue $1,332,231
Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 2.6
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