Failan (2001): Cast, Box Office & Where to Watch
Failan is a 2001 romantic drama directed by Song Hae-sung, starring Cecilia Cheung as Failan, Kim Ji-young and Son Byung-ho. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes and earned $49,665 worldwide. Stream it on Amasian TV and Filmzie, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and MovieMe.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 55m (115 min)
- Director
- Song Hae-sung
- Original language
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Korean - Studio
- Tube Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Failan About?
The premise of Failan without spoilers.
After losing both parents, Failan travels to Korea hoping to find her only remaining relatives, only to discover they left for Canada more than a year earlier. Determined to remain in Korea and earn a living, she reluctantly agrees to an arranged marriage arranged by a matchmaking agency. By chance their lives intersect, and a love endures forever.
Failan Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- ex convict
- south korea
- one word title
- marriage of convenience
- photography
- hong kong actress in south korean film
- letter
- marriage
- money
- gangster
- fishing
- boat
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- murder
- hit with a tray
- bashing someone's head
- bank account
- visa
- yawning
- computer
- toothbrush
- dead body
- checkers
- i.d.
- ice
- bus
- brushing teeth
- breaking glass
- toaster
- mailing a letter
- threatening to burn a store
- threat
- game playing
- game room
- twenty something
- sailor
- inchon
- mailbox
- counting sheep
- ironing
- bouncer
- chauffeur
- video camera
- customs
- employment agency
- grocery store
- contagious disease
- laundress
- washing a window
- bicycle
- scarf
Where to Watch Failan
Stream it on Amasian TV and Filmzie, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and MovieMe. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Failan Cast & Characters
Cecilia Cheung leads the cast as Failan, with Kim Ji-young as Laundry and Son Byung-ho as Yong-sik. Directed by Song Hae-sung; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Song Hae-sung
- Cecilia Cheung as Failan
- Kim Ji-young as Laundry
- Son Byung-ho as Yong-sik
- Gong Hyung-jin as Kyung-su
Also Starring in Failan
· 10 more- Ji Dae-han Henchman
- Min Kyung-jin Director
- Choi Min-sik Kang-jae
- Kim Su-hyun Jae Su-saeng
- Kim Min-hee Nurse
- Kim Hae-gon Manager
- Jang Yoo-sang Henchman
- Kim Ae-kyung Supermarket Middle-aged Woman
- Kim Kwang-sik Uhwudong Man
- Jin-ho Song Newscaster
Failan Box Office
Failan grossed $49,665 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$49.7K
- International
- $49.7K
Failan Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Failan.
Failan Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “파이란” and “Файлан”.
- Also known as
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- 파이란
- Файлан
- 白兰
- Pairan
- 白蘭
- รักนี้ไม่มีวันตาย
- Chuyến Đi Định Mệnha
- パイラン
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Failan FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Failan, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Failan?
Failan runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).
When was Failan released?
Failan was released on April 28, 2001.
Who directed Failan?
Failan was directed by Song Hae-sung.
More films by Song Hae-sung Who is in the cast of Failan?
Failan stars Cecilia Cheung as Failan, Kim Ji-young as Laundry and Son Byung-ho as Yong-sik, among 14 credited actors.
Where can I watch Failan?
In the US, Failan is streaming on Amasian TV, Filmzie and OnDemandKorea and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and MovieMe (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Failan make at the box office?
Failan grossed $49,665 worldwide.
Does Failan have a post-credit scene?
No. Failan has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Failan in?
The original language of Failan is Korean.
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