Idol (2020): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Idol is a 2020 short drama directed by Alex Wu, starring Nan Chen as Wan Ran, Yanying Wu and Jiapei Wu. It runs 19 minutes and earned $1.4 million worldwide on a $2,694 budget.
- worldwide gross
- $1.4M
- budget
- $2.7K
Chinese What Is Idol About?
The premise of Idol without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young Chinese celebrity is called into an emergency meeting after a fan of his commits suicide.
Idol Themes & Keywords
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- metaphoric title
- chinese
- suicide
- pop idol
- pop star
- long take
- single take
- mobile phone
- obsession
- australian
- fandom
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- independent film
- title spoken by character
Idol Cast & Characters
Nan Chen leads the cast as Wan Ran, with Yanying Wu as Mother and Jiapei Wu as Company Executive. Directed by Alex Wu.
- Director Alex Wu
- Nan Chen as Wan Ran
- Yanying Wu as Mother
- Jiapei Wu as Company Executive
Idol Plot Summary
What happens in Idol from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Goo Myung-hui, a provincial council member renowned for his integrity and strong moral principles, enjoys overwhelming public support and is seen as a frontrunner for the next governor. One day, he learns that his son was involved in a car accident and attempted to cover it up. Determined to protect his political career above all else, he makes the difficult decision to turn his son in.
Full summary
The whole story of Idol, scene by scene
Idol Box Office & Budget
Idol grossed $1.4 million worldwide on a $2,694 budget.
Worldwide gross
$1.4M
- International
- $1.4M
- Budget
- $2.7K
How Well Do You Know Idol?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is the name of the provincial council member who is a frontrunner for governor?
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Idol FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Idol, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Idol?
Idol runs 19 minutes.
When was Idol released?
Idol was released on May 29, 2020.
Who directed Idol?
Idol was directed by Alex Wu.
Who is in the cast of Idol?
Idol stars Nan Chen as Wan Ran, Yanying Wu as Mother and Jiapei Wu as Company Executive.
How much did Idol make at the box office?
Idol grossed $1.4 million worldwide on a budget of $2,694.
Does Idol have a post-credit scene?
No. Idol has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Idol in?
The original language of Idol is Chinese.
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