Snow Flower and the Secret Fan
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-03-14
Top Cast
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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
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 15, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$134K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
9.94x
+$1.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wayne Wang
- Screenplay & Story
- Angela Workman, Ronald Bass, Michael Ray
- Original Score
- Rachel Portman
- Original Title
- Snow Flower and the Secret Fan
- Country of Origin
- China, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Budget
- $134K
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.3M
- Production Studios
- IDG China Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wayne Wang
Angela Workman, Ronald Bass, Michael Ray, Lisa See
Rachel Portman
Richard Wong
Deirdre Slevin
Florence Sloan, Wendi Murdoch
Department Leadership Roster
Wayne Wang
Director
Richard Wong
Director of Photography
Rachel Portman
Original Music Composer
Florence Sloan
Producer
Angela Workman
Screenplay
Ronald Bass
Screenplay
Man Lim-Chung
Production Design
Michael Ray
Screenplay
Wendi Murdoch
Producer
Deirdre Slevin
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Snow Flower and the Secret Fan
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Snow Flower and the Secret Fan about?
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.
Who directed Snow Flower and the Secret Fan?
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan was directed by Wayne Wang.
Who stars in Snow Flower and the Secret Fan?
The principal cast of Snow Flower and the Secret Fan includes Li Bingbing, Gianna Jun, Hugh Jackman, Vivian Wu, Jiang Wu.
When was Snow Flower and the Secret Fan released and how long is it?
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
What was the box office and production budget of Snow Flower and the Secret Fan?
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan had a reported production budget of $134K and grossed $1.3M at the worldwide box office (9.94 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Snow Flower and the Secret Fan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Snow Flower and the Secret Fan was composed by Rachel Portman.
Is Snow Flower and the Secret Fan based on a book or true story?
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Lisa See".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Snow Flower and the Secret Fan?
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).