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.
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan is a 2011 historical drama film directed by Wayne Wang, based on the novel of the same name written by Lisa See. The film stars Gianna Jun, Li Bingbing, Vivian Wu, Hugh Jackman, and Archie Kao.
