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Snow Flower and the Secret Fan

6.120111h 44mPG-13MovieDramaHistory

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.

DirectorWayne Wang
WritersAngela Workman·Ronald Bass
ProducersFlorence Sloan·Wendi Murdoch

Where to watch

BeamafilmBeamafilm
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Wayne Wang

LBLi Bingbing
Li Bingbing
Lily / Nina
GJGianna Jun
Gianna Jun
Snow Flower / Sophia
HJHugh Jackman
Hugh Jackman
Arthur
VWVivian Wu
Vivian Wu
Sophia's Aunt
JWJiang Wu
Jiang Wu
Butcher
RWRussell Wong
Russell Wong
China Everbright Bank CEO
CYCoco Chiang Yi
Coco Chiang Yi
Anna
FZFang Zhoubo
Fang Zhoubo
Mr. Liao
CSCao Shiping
Cao Shiping
Mr. Wei
ZRZhang Ruijia
Zhang Ruijia
Mrs Wei
SFSun Feihu
Sun Feihu
Master Lu
LZLü Zhong
Lü Zhong
Lady Lu

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Snow Flower and the Secret Fan — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Snow Flower and the Secret Fan?

Snow Flower and the Secret Fan is streaming on Beamafilm in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Snow Flower and the Secret Fan on Netflix?

No, Snow Flower and the Secret Fan is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on Beamafilm.

Is Snow Flower and the Secret Fan on Amazon Prime Video?

Snow Flower and the Secret Fan isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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Snow Flower and the Secret Fan is available on Beamafilm in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.