Failan (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2001, Failan is a drama and romance film directed by Song Hae-sung, running about 115 minutes. “Their paths cross by chance but the love lives on forever…” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After losing both her parents, Failan emmigrates to Korea to seek her only remaining relatives. Once she reaches Korea, she finds out that her relatives have moved to Canada well over a year ago. Desperate to stay and make a living in Korea, Failan is forced to have an arranged marriage through a match-making agency.
Who’s in it. Failan stars Cecilia Cheung as Failan, Choi Min-sik as Kang-jae, Son Byung-ho as Yong-sik and Gong Hyung-jin as Kyung-su, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Failan has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Failan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Failan tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Failan (2001)?
- In US, Failan is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Failan worth watching?
- Failan holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Failan?
- Failan stars Cecilia Cheung, Choi Min-sik, Son Byung-ho, Gong Hyung-jin and Min Kyung-jin.
- When was Failan released?
- Failan was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.