Director: Wayne Wang
Set in 19th-century China, Snow Flower and the Secret Fan charts the life of Lily, who lives through four Qing dynasty emperors.
She and her best friend—the more free-spirited and contrarian Snow Flower—confide in each other as they endure the foot-binding, classism, and sexism common at the time.
The women are ultimately torn apart due to pernicious forces, but they reunite on Snow Flower’s deathbed.
Critically acclaimed for its nuance and boldness, the film was significant for its portrayal of Asian women who did not fit the stereotype of being submissive or weak.
Runtime: 120 min
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