Snow Flower and the Secret Fan

on the same day.

Their feet bound on the same day.

At that moment,

their destinies tied forever.

Mama, when can I go out to play?

Lily, this is more important.

We must make your feet perfect so the

matchmaker can find you a good husband.

Madam, it is done.

Get up, walk.

Get up!

Walk.

Mama, it hurts.

Ten circles of the room.

Snow Flower! What are you doing?

Come back! Walk!

Only through pain will you find beauty.

Only through suffering

will you find peace.

I wrap, I bind.

But you will have the reward.

Come.

Come.

Back, again.

Again.

Mama!

These are the most perfect feet

I have ever seen.

These are true golden lilies.

I will be able to find her a good family.

But given your circumstances...

...we must make another match first.

I have found you a laotong.

Your sister in heart for life.

Her name is Snow Flower,

and she is from Tongkou.

Tongkou?

A rich girl is too good for my daughter.

This is true. Her family is privileged.

Her grandfather was an imperial scholar.

But these girls

have compatible astrology signs...

...so her mother does not mind

this class difference.

Can I meet her now?

Snow Flower?

Nu shu is a secret language

between women.

It is personal,

between you and your laotong.

That is why you learn it together.

So you will know what is in her heart.

Bright.

Moon.

- Correct?

- Yes.

The Temple of Gupo fair is a holy place.

We are here today in front of Gupo

to write your laotong contract.

And make your vows

of eternal commitment.

My hand opens to yours.

We of good affection...

...shall never sever our bond.

We will be laotong for all eternity.

Why can't you grow up?

Your mother's right.

You don't get these opportunities

every day.

You have to go to New York.

You shouldn't feel guilty.

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