Monday Morning Maybe

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Snow Flower and the Secret Fan

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2011 | 104 min | Drama, History

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With just 22% on Rotten Tomatoes, almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for history buffs. If you loved Air or Belfast, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 44 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsWeak

    22% on Rotten Tomatoes, 42 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.1 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $1 million worldwide on a $134K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 25K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Wayne Wang

  • Li BingbingLily / Nina
  • Gianna JunSnow Flower / Sophia
  • Hugh JackmanArthur
  • Vivian WuSophia's Aunt
  • Jiang WuButcher
  • Russell WongChina Everbright Bank CEO
  • Coco Chiang YiAnna
  • Fang ZhouboMr. Liao
  • Cao ShipingMr. Wei
  • Zhang RuijiaMrs Wei