Snow Flower and the Secret Fan (2011)

I just finished reading Lisa See's novel and highly recommend it for anyone wanting to immerse themselves in 19th century China! I'm a bit worried that the film adaptation veers too much from the novel from tidbits that I've read. I'm puzzled by Hugh Jackman being cast since there aren't any Caucasian characters mentioned.


"A language kept a secret for a thousand years forms the backdrop for an unforgettable novel of two Chinese women whose friendship and love sustains them through their lives. This absorbing novel – with a storyline unlike anything Lisa See has written before – takes place in 19th century China when girls had their feet bound, then spent the rest of their lives in seclusion with only a single window from which to see..." 

Read more at official site of Lisa See

Directed by Wayne Wang (The Joy Luck Club)
Screenplay by Angela Workman
-> IMDb

Vivian Wu

Gianna Jun

Bingbing Li

Archie Kao

Hugh Jackman

 Lisa See's Peony in Love is also being adapted for film.