Snow Flower and the Secret Fan (2011): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan is a 2011 historical drama directed by Wayne Wang, starring Vivian Wu, Bingbing Li and Gianna Jun. It is partly based on Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See. It runs 2 hours and earned $11.3 million worldwide on a $6 million budget. Critics gave it 22% on Rotten Tomatoes and 42 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h (120 min)
- Director
- Wayne Wang
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Fox Searchlight Pictures
- Budget
- $6M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Snow Flower and the Secret Fan About?
The premise of Snow Flower and the Secret Fan without spoilers, adapted from Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 19th-century China, Snow Flower and Lily forge a profound and enduring friendship, bound together as "old sames" and communicating through hidden messages within a white silk fan. Years later, their descendants, Nina and Sophia, live in modern Shanghai, facing challenges in their careers and relationships while trying to maintain their childhood connection. As they delve into the history of their ancestors, they confront themes of love, hope, and the importance of preserving cherished bonds across generations.
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan Themes & Keywords
· 12 tags- 19th century
- secret
- china
- reversal of fortune
- car hitting pedestrian
- mandarin
- parallel time
- parallel lives
- female friendship
- based on novel
- character name in title
- fan
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan Cast
Vivian Wu leads the cast, with Bingbing Li and Gianna Jun. Directed by Wayne Wang.
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Director Wayne Wang
More from Wayne Wang
More films directed by Wayne Wang, best-rated first: The Joy Luck Club, Chan Is Missing, Coming Home Again and Smoke.
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Snow Flower and the Secret Fan 22% on Rotten Tomatoes and 42 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
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IMDb 6.1 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 22% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 47%
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Metacritic 42 Metascore
User score 7.5
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TMDB 61% User score
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Letterboxd 3.1 /5
3 ratings
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Movie Insider 4.8 /5
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Snow Flower and the Secret Fan Plot Summary
What happens in Snow Flower and the Secret Fan from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, directed by Wayne Wang, audiences are transported to the 19th century, revealing a narrative that unfolds across multiple time periods. At the heart of this tale are two girls, Snow Flower, who is born into wealth, and Lily, who comes from a humble background. Intriguingly, both girls enter the world on the same day and in the same year, establishing a profound connection between them.
Full summary
The whole story of Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, scene by scene
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan Box Office & Budget
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan grossed $11.3 million worldwide on a $6 million budget, 1.9 times what it cost. $1.3 million came from the US and Canada and $10 million (88%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$11.3M
1.9× its budget
- US & Canada
- $1.3M
- International
- $10M
- Budget
- $6M
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan Trailers & Videos
7 videos: 1 trailer and 6 clips.
- Clip Nu Shu
- Clip Reunited
- Clip Laotong
- Clip Girl Talk
How Well Do You Know Snow Flower and the Secret Fan?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the primary language that the women use to communicate secretly?
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “Xuehua yu Mishan” and “Flor da Neve e o Leque Secreto”.
- Also known as
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- Xuehua yu Mishan
- Flor da Neve e o Leque Secreto
- 설화와 비밀의 부채
- Il ventaglio segreto
- 雪花秘扇
- Der Seidenfächer
- Kwiat Śniegu i sekretny wachlarz
- סיפור כתוב במניפה
- Hóvirág és a titkos legyező
- Снежно цвете и таен обожател
- Снежный цветок и заветный веер
- 雪花與秘扇
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- Flor de nieve y el abanico secreto
- Fleur de Neige et l'Éventail Secret
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Snow Flower and the Secret Fan FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Snow Flower and the Secret Fan?
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
When was Snow Flower and the Secret Fan released?
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan was released on July 15, 2011.
Who directed Snow Flower and the Secret Fan?
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan was directed by Wayne Wang.
More films by Wayne Wang Who is in the cast of Snow Flower and the Secret Fan?
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan stars Vivian Wu, Bingbing Li and Gianna Jun.
How much did Snow Flower and the Secret Fan make at the box office?
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan grossed $11.3 million worldwide ($1.3 million domestic, $10 million international) on a budget of $6 million.
How is Snow Flower and the Secret Fan rated?
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan has 6.1/10 on IMDb, 22% on Rotten Tomatoes, 42 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.
Is Snow Flower and the Secret Fan based on a book?
Yes. Snow Flower and the Secret Fan is partly adapted from Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See.
Does Snow Flower and the Secret Fan have a post-credit scene?
No. Snow Flower and the Secret Fan has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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