Snow Flower and the Secret Fan
Jul 15 2011
•2h 44m
•Drama, History
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.
Cast
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Li Bingbing
Lily / Nina
Jun Ji-hyun
Snow Flower / Sophia
Hugh Jackman
Arthur
Vivian Wu
Sophia's Aunt
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