Snow Flower and the Secret Fan (2011)

★ 6.1 1h 44m 108 votes IMDb
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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

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Cast

Li Bingbing
Li Bingbing as Lily / Nina Age 53 · Wuchang, Heilongjiang, China Li Bingbing (李冰冰) was born February 27, 1973 in Wuchang, Heilongjiang, China. She is an actress and producer, known for Transformers: Age of Extinction, Resident Evil: Retribution and Detective Dee:...
Gianna Jun
Gianna Jun as Snow Flower / Sophia Age 45 · Seoul, South Korea Jun Ji-hyun (전지현), also known as Gianna Jun, is a South Korean actress born on October 30, 1981. Beginning her career as a fashion model in 1997, she achieved widespread fame across Asia for her lead...
Hugh Jackman
Hugh Jackman as Arthur Age 58 · Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Hugh Michael Jackman (born 12 October 1968) is an Australian actor, singer, and producer. Beginning in theatre and television, Jackman landed his breakthrough role as Wolverine, playing it across the ...
Vivian Wu
Vivian Wu as Sophia's Aunt Age 60 · Shanghai, China Vivian Wu (born February 5, 1966 in Shanghai), is a Chinese actress, known for her roles in The Last Emperor (1987), Heaven & Earth (1993), The Joy Luck Club (1993), and The Pillow Book (1996) and as...
Jiang Wu
Jiang Wu as Butcher Age 57 · Tangshan, Hebei, China Jiang Wu was born on November 14, 1967 in Tangshan, China. He has graduated from Beijing Film Academy. He starred in Zhang Yimou's To Live (1994), and Zhang Yang's Shower (1999). He is the younger br...
Russell Wong
Russell Wong as China Everbright Bank CEO Age 63 · Troy, New York, USA An American actor and photographer, as well as the brother of actor/model Michael Wong. Description above from the Wikipedia article Russell Wong, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors o...

Audience Reviews

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, 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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