Failan (파이란 Pairan) is a 2001 South Korean film written and directed by Song Hae-seong. The film was adapted from a Japanese novel by Jiro Asada. It stars Choi Min-sik and Hong Kong actress Cecilia Cheung.
A Chinese woman named Failan comes to Korea after the death of her parents in search of her remaining family. Finding they have immigrated to Canada, she arranges a fake marriage to obtain a work permit in order to stay in the country. Though tricked and pressured toward working as a prostitute, Failan escapes this situation to work for an old woman at a laundromat. Tragically, it isn't long before Failan becomes fatally ill.
Meanwhile, her legal husband, a low-level gangster, deals with his own troubles. He dreams of returning to his hometown with his own fishing boat, but his situation seems to be hopeless as he feuds with other gangland associates and drinks excessively. He later on decides to take on the blame of murder for his boss who promises him a handsome reward.
One day he receives a notification from the police regarding the death of his wife whom he has never met. What follows inspires him to reassess his deplorable life...
Grand Bell Awards 2002
Deauville Asian Film
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