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Snow Flower and the Secret Fan (2011)

6.1 | Jul 15, 2011 (US) | Drama, History | 01:44
Budget: 134 005 | Revenue: 1 332 231

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.

Featured Crew

Director
Dialogue Editor
Original Music Composer
Screenplay
Sound Re-Recording Mixer, Supervising Sound Editor
Sound Effects Editor
Screenplay
Director of Photography
Production Design

Cast

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Li Bingbing
Lily / Nina
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Gianna Jun
Snow Flower / Sophia
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Vivian Wu
Sophia's Aunt
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Jiang Wu
Butcher
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Russell Wong
China Everbright Bank CEO
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Fang Zhoubo
Mr. Liao
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Cao Shiping
Mr. Wei
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Zhang Ruijia
Mrs Wei

Reviews

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Alunauwie
8 | 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, 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. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)