Snow Flower and the Secret Fan
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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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Stan, Beamafilm | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Diamond Films Amazon Channel | — |
About Snow Flower and the Secret Fan
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan is a 2011 English-language drama and history film directed by Wayne Wang. The cast is led by Li Bingbing, Gianna Jun, Hugh Jackman. It has a runtime of 1h 44m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan was produced by IDG China Media and made in China and United States of America. It was released on July 15, 2011, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $0 million, it went on to gross $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- Wayne Wang
- Writers
- Angela Workman, Ronald Bass, Michael Ray
- Release date
- July 15, 2011
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- China, United States of America
- Budget
- $0 million
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- IDG China Media
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan cast & crew
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan was directed by Wayne Wang and written by Angela Workman, Ronald Bass, and Michael Ray.
The cast features Li Bingbing as Lily / Nina, Gianna Jun as Snow Flower / Sophia, Hugh Jackman as Arthur, Vivian Wu as Sophia's Aunt, Jiang Wu as Butcher, and Russell Wong as China Everbright Bank CEO.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Rachel Portman, cinematography is by Richard Wong, and it was produced by Wendi Murdoch and Florence Sloan.
Is Snow Flower and the Secret Fan worth watching?
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 107 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 44m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and history, Snow Flower and the Secret Fan is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Snow Flower and the Secret Fan
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Cast of Snow Flower and the Secret Fan
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
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Snow Flower and the Secret Fan in United States?
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Snow Flower and the Secret Fan in?
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan is originally in English, with audio tracks including Mandarin, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Snow Flower and the Secret Fan?
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan runs 1 hours 44 minutes (104 minutes).
▸What is Snow Flower and the Secret Fan rated?
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 107 ratings.
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