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.
Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$134,005
Revenue
$1,332,231
Release Date
July 15, 2011
Popularity
2
Director
Wayne Wang
Writer
Angela Workman
Writer
Ronald Bass
Producer
Wendi Murdoch
Producer
Florence Sloan
Where to Watch
Cast
Li Bingbing
Lily / Nina
Gianna Jun
Snow Flower / Sophia
Hugh Jackman
Arthur
Vivian Wu
Sophia's Aunt
Jiang Wu
Butcher
Russell Wong
China Everbright Bank CEO
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
Ding Xiao-Hui
TV News Anchor
Zhang Liqiu
Butcher's Mother
Shen Danping
Lily's Mother
Qingyun Hu
Mrs Liao
Mian Mian
Claire
Gallery
Reviews
Alunauwie
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)
