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.
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan (2011) is a drama and history film directed by Wayne Wang, released on July 15, 2011 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Li Bingbing, Gianna Jun, Hugh Jackman and Vivian Wu. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 109 ratings.
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Li Bingbing
as Lily / Nina
Gianna Jun
as Snow Flower / Sophia
Hugh Jackman
as Arthur
Vivian Wu
as Sophia's Aunt
Jiang Wu
as Butcher
Russell Wong
as China Everbright Bank CEO
Coco Chiang Yi
as Anna
Fang Zhoubo
as Mr. Liao
Cao Shiping
as Mr. Wei
Zhang Ruijia
as Mrs Wei
Sun Feihu
as Master Lu
Lü Zhong
as Lady Lu
Directed by Wayne Wang, written by Angela Workman, Ronald Bass and Michael Ray, produced by Wendi Murdoch and Florence Sloan.
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 109 ratings.
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…
Reviewed on September 12, 2025
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The main cast of Snow Flower and the Secret Fan (2011) includes Li Bingbing, Gianna Jun, Hugh Jackman, Vivian Wu and Jiang Wu. The film was directed by Wayne Wang. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan was released on July 15, 2011 and runs for 1h 44m.
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan (2011) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 109 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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