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Failan

2001-04-28 · 115 min · ★ 7.2

Drama · Romance

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.

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Directors
Song Hae-sung
Production companies
Tube Pictures, Tube Entertainment
Countries
South Korea
Status
Released

Top Cast

Choi Min-sikChoi Min-sikKang-jae
Cecilia CheungCecilia CheungFailan
Son Byung-hoSon Byung-hoYong-sik
Gong Hyung-jinGong Hyung-jinKyung-su
Kim Ji-youngKim Ji-youngLaundry
Min Kyung-jinMin Kyung-jinDirector
Jang Yu-sangHenchman 1
Ji Dae-hanJi Dae-hanHenchman 2
Son Byeong-huiHenchman 3
Shin Cheol-jinShin Cheol-jinInvestigator
Kim YoungArcade owner
Sung Joon-yongDeok-hee's man
Kim Hae-gonKim Hae-gonManager
Kim Gyung-aeKim Gyung-aeSuper
Kim Su-hyunKim Su-hyunStudent
Kim Kwang-shikKim Kwang-shikUhwudong Man
Kong Yu-seokWaiter
Son Jin-hoSon Jin-hoNewscaster
Im Hyeon-juCafe
Kim Hong-sooKim Hong-sooRowdy Man

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