Snow Flower and the Secret Fan
Plot Summary
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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👥Cast (19)
Li Bingbing
Lily / Nina
Jun Ji-hyun
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
🎬Crew
Director
Wayne Wang
Writers
Angela Workman, Ronald Bass, Michael Ray
Producers
Wendi Murdoch, Florence Sloan
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💬Reviews (1)
Alunauwie
9/12/2025
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)
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