FeaturePG-132011·104m·6.1

Snow Flower and the Secret Fan

DramaHistory

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

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

Details

Status: Released
Original language: English
Languages: English
Budget: $134,005
Revenue: $1.3M
Age rating: PG-13
Quality: 4K UHD · HDR10 · Dolby Vision
Production: IDG China Media

Crew

Director

Wayne Wang

Writers

Ronald Bass, Lisa See, Angela Workman, Michael Ray

Richard Wong

Director of Photography

Rachel Portman

Original Music Composer

Deirdre Slevin

Editor

Man Lim-Chung

Production Design

Gallery

Reviews

Alunauwie

9/12/2025

8.0

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)