Snow Flower and the Secret Fan

Snow Flower and the Secret Fan

2011-07-15 • 1h 44m • PG-13 •
Drama History
6.1
User Score
101 votes

Overview

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.

Wayne Wang

Director

Michael Ray

Writer

Top Billed Cast

Movie Details

Status

Released

Original Language

en

Budget

$134,005

Revenue

$1,332,231

Runtime

1h 44m

Release Date

2011-07-15

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Reviews

Alunauwie

Alunauwie

2025-09-12T08:24:59.029Z

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)