Failan


1h 56m 2001

Brief Synopsis

Just released from prison, petty criminal Lee Kang-jae tries to rejoin his old gang, only to discover he isn't wanted. Lonely and aimless, Lee hears that his wife Failan has died and travels to see her body and register the death certificate. Failan was a Chinese woman who arranged a paper marriage

Film Details

Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Foreign
Romance
Release Date
2001
Production Company
Ahn Sang-Hoon; Hyoneung Film; Simman Entertainment Fund
Location
Inchon, South Korea

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 56m

Synopsis

Just released from prison, petty criminal Lee Kang-jae tries to rejoin his old gang, only to discover he isn't wanted. Lonely and aimless, Lee hears that his wife Failan has died and travels to see her body and register the death certificate. Failan was a Chinese woman who arranged a paper marriage with Lee so she could stay in Korea. When Lee arrives at her home, he finds a letter from Failan which helps to put his mislead life into perspective.

Film Details

Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Foreign
Romance
Release Date
2001
Production Company
Ahn Sang-Hoon; Hyoneung Film; Simman Entertainment Fund
Location
Inchon, South Korea

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 56m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 2001

Re-released in United States on Video/DVD March 19, 2002

Shown at Cannes International Film Festival (market) May 9-20, 2001.

Released in United States 2001

Re-released in United States on Video/DVD March 19, 2002