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Fa Zhou
花弧

Background information

Feature films

Mulan
Mulan II
Mulan (2020)

Shows

House of Mouse

Video games

Disney Princess Majestic Quest

Park attractions

Mulan Parade

Animators

Mark Henn
James Young Jackson
Rune Brandt Bennicke
Anthony Wayne Michaels
Tom Gately
Monica Murdock
Mi Yul Lee

Voice

Soon-Tek Oh

Portrayed by

Tzi Ma (2020 film)

Character information

Occupation

Retired war hero

Home

China

Likes

Mulan's happiness and well-being, praying to his ancestors, honor, blossoms, tea, gambling

Dislikes

Dishonor, procrastination

Paraphernalia

His sword

Family information

Other relatives

Grandmother Fa (mother)
Fa Li (wife)
Fa Mulan (daughter)
Li Shang (son-in-law)
Fa Family Ancestors †

Pets

Little Brother (dog)

“I will die doing what's right!”

―Fa Zhou

Fa Zhou is a supporting character in Disney's 1998 animated feature film, Mulan. He is a retired war hero and the father of Fa Mulan. When an emergency calls for the lame Fa Zhou to return to battle, Mulan secretly takes his place under the guise of a man.

Background

Fa Zhou is the father of Mulan. His other known family members include Fa Li (his wife) and Grandmother Fa (his mother). He was a war hero of previous, unnamed conflict, as well as was known to the extent that Shang mentioned his name with awe when it appeared on Fa family's conscription notice, even referring to him as "THE Fa Zhou." At the time of the film, he is at least middle-aged, as well as limps using a crutch due to a leg injury sustained from that war. He is shown as being fairly traditional, putting family honor before many other things, including his own health, which strains his relationship with Mulan at first. Despite this, he is shown to be understanding, as he comforts Mulan after her failed meeting with the Matchmaker by comparing her beauty to a late blossom on the family's trees. After that, however, he says to Mulan that she "dishonored" him when she was trying to help him.

Appearances

Mulan

Fa Zhou is first seen praying that his ancestors will aid his daughter Fa Mulan during her trip to see the Matchmaker. After praying he bumps into Mulan, who is carrying a teapot and cup on a tray causing her to drop them but he catches the teapot using his crutch and she brings out a spare teacup telling what the doctor told him: he needs three cups of tea in the morning and three at night. Fa Zhou then tells Mulan that she should be in town and wishes her good luck. When Mulan fails, he is saddened but comforts her while sitting underneath a cherry blossom tree, by drawing a comparison between Mulan and a late bloom on the tree.

When Chi Fu, the Emperor's consul, arrives to distribute conscription notices, Fa Zhou, as the only man in the family, puts aside his crutch and walks to accept the scroll. Out of stubborn pride, he doesn't take up the crutch again and attempts to practice with his old sword in preparation for war. However, it quickly becomes apparent that he will likely die if he goes, due to his age and injuries in the past. Having seen him practice, Mulan argues with him, stating it is unfair that he has to die for honor. Fa Zhou angrily yells at her that Mulan needs to learn her place, as he has learned his. Mulan then runs off in tears, but Fa Zhou ignores her and sits down to continue eating. Later that night, before going to bed, he is seen talking with his wife in silhouette trying to comfort her and she too runs off in tears, knowing that he will not survive the war.

After Mulan steals both the conscription notice and his armor to join the army in his place, Fa Zhou attempts to call to her, but he collapses as he runs. Fa Li asks him to go after Mulan, fearing that she could be killed in the war. He sadly notes that if Mulan is revealed as a woman, she WOULD be killed, as Chinese law states that women are forbidden to serve in the army.

Fa Zhou does not appear again until the end of the film. He is seen sitting under the cherry blossom tree when Mulan returns home after the war. Mulan presents him with Shan Yu's sword and the Emperor's crest as gifts to honor the family. Fa Zhou sets the gifts aside before hugging Mulan, proclaiming that his 'greatest gift and honor' is having her for a daughter. He speaks briefly with Li Shang, who has arrived to see Mulan under the guise of returning a helmet that belongs to Fa Zhou (which Mulan had left behind earlier). With Fa Zhou's approval, Mulan invites Shang to dinner.

Mulan II

Fa Zhou reappears in this film but plays a minor role. When Mulan and Shang are called to perform a task for the Emperor, he advises them that they must work together like sun and rain. Although he usually doesn't gamble, he makes a bet with Grandmother Fa, which he wins: Grandmother Fa bet that Shang would propose to Mulan before sunset, while Fa Zhou bet that he would propose before noon. His wife remarks on how he did not gamble, to which he replies that he considers gambling with his mother to be an investment rather than gambling.

Mulan (2020 film)

“Your job is to bring honor to the family. Do you think you can do that?”

―Hua Zhou advising Mulan to bring honor to his family

Fa Zhou is set to appear in the upcoming remake with his last name changed to Hua Zhou.

Other appearances

Fa Zhou makes a few cameos in House of Mouse. He was notably present during Mickey and Ludwig's bet in "Ask Von Drake".

Trivia

Though he does not appear physically, Fa Zhou is mentioned more than once by Mulan in Kingdom Hearts II.

Gallery

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Media

Films: Mulan (1998 film) (video/soundtrack) • Mulan II (video/soundtrack) • Mulan (2020 film) (video/soundtrack)

Video Games: Animated StoryBook: Mulan • Disney's Mulan • Kingdom Hearts II • Disney Emoji Blitz • Disney Crossy Road • Disney Magic Kingdoms • Disney Sorcerer's Arena • Disney Heroes: Battle Mode • Disney Speedstorm
Books: The Art of Mulan • Disney Princess Beginnings • Reflection (A Twisted Tale) • Kilala Princess • Feather and Flame

Disney Parks

Castle of Magical Dreams • Disney Animation Building • Fantasy Gardens • Garden of the Twelve Friends • It's a Small World • Voyage to the Crystal Grotto

Entertainment: Cinderella's Surprise Celebration • Disney's Wishes • Fantasmic! • Mickey and the Magical Map • Mickey’s Storybook Adventure • Mickey’s Year of the Dragon Celebration • Mulan's Chinese New Year Greetings • Mulan, La Légende • Once Upon a Mouse • Royal Princess Music Celebration • The Golden Mickeys
Restaurants: Plaza Inn
Parades: Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade • Main Street Electrical Parade • Mickey's New Year's Eve Parade • Mickey's Rainy Day Express • Mickey's Storybook Express • Mulan Parade
Fireworks: Disney Enchantment • Illuminate! A Nighttime Celebration • Disney in the Stars • Disney Movie Magic • Happily Ever After • Harmonious • Hurry Home: Lunar New Year Celebration • Ignite the Dream: A Nighttime Spectacular of Magic and Light • Momentous • Wondrous Journeys
Spring: Disney Color-Fest: A Street Party!
Summer: Mickey's WaterWorks
Halloween: The Disney Villains Halloween Showtime
Christmas: A Christmas Fantasy Parade

Characters

Original: Fa Mulan • Mushu • Cri-Kee • Li Shang • Yao, Ling, and Chien Po • Chi-Fu • Shan Yu • General Li • Fa Zhou • Fa Li • Grandmother Fa • First Ancestor Fa • Fa Family Ancestors • The Emperor of China • The Matchmaker • Little Brother • Khan • Shang's Horse • Hayabusa the Falcon • Imperial Army • Hun Army • Elite Hun Soldiers

Sequel: Sha-Ron • Ting-Ting, Su, and Mei • Lord Qin • Prince Jeeki
Remake: Hua Xiu • Commander Tung • Chen Honghui • Sergeant Qiang • Phoenix

Songs
Original: Honor to Us All • Reflection • I'll Make a Man Out of You • A Girl Worth Fighting For • True to Your Heart Sequel: Lesson Number One • Like Other Girls • Here Beside Me Live-action: Loyal Brave True Deleted songs: Keep 'em Guessing • Written in Stone

Locations
China • Imperial City • Fa Family Home • Village • Fa Family Temple

Objects
Great Stone Dragon • Mulan's Hair Accessory • Sword of Shan Yu • Mulan and Shang's Necklaces • Golden Dragon of Unity • Dragon Cannons

See Also
Mulan: Alternative Opening • Mulan: Shan Yu Destroys the Village

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-|films = ''[[Mulan]]''<br>''[[Mulan II]]''
+|films = ''[[Mulan]]<br>[[Mulan II]]''<br>[[Mulan (2020 film)|''Mulan'' (2020)]]
 |shows = ''[[House of Mouse]]''
-|rides = ''[[Mulan Parade]]''
+|games = ''[[Disney Princess Majestic Quest]]''
+|rides = [[Mulan Parade]]
-|animator = '''[[Mark Henn]]'''<br>[[James Young Jackson]]<br>[[Rune Brandt Bennicke]]<br>[[Anthony Wayne Michaels]]<br>[[Tom Gately]]<br>[[Monica Murdock]]<br>[[Mi Yul Lee]]
+|animator = '''[[Mark Henn]]'''<br>[[James Young Jackson]]<br>[[Rune Brandt Bennicke]]<br>[[Anthony Wayne Michaels]]<br>[[Tom Gately]]<br>Monica Murdock<br>Mi Yul Lee
-|voice = [[Soon-Tek Oh]]
+|voice = Soon-Tek Oh
-|personality = Traditional, prideful, understanding, kind, fatherly, brave, concerned, proud, intense
+|actor = [[Tzi Ma]] (2020 film)
+|personality = Traditional, prideful, understanding, kind, fatherly, brave, concerned, proud, intense, wise
 |appearance = Slender, fairly middle-aged, medium gray hair in a top knot, dark brown eyes
 |occupation = Retired war hero
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 |family = [[Grandmother Fa]] (mother)<br>[[Fa Li]] (wife)<br>[[Fa Mulan]] (daughter)<br>[[Li Shang]] (son-in-law)<br>[[Fa Family Ancestors]] †
 |pets = [[Little Brother]] (dog)
+|likes = Mulan's happiness and well-being, praying to his ancestors, honor, blossoms, tea, gambling
-|friends = [[Khan]]
+|dislikes = Dishonor, procrastination
-|enemies = [[Shan Yu]], [[Hun Army]]
+|paraphernalia = His sword
-|likes = Mulan's happiness and well-being, praying to his ancestors, honor
+|quote = "The greatest gift and honor is having [[Fa Mulan|you]] for a daughter."}}
-|dislikes = Dishonor in his family
+{{Quote|I will die doing what's right!|Fa Zhou}}
-|weapons = His sword
-|fate = Happily welcomes Mulan home from war
-|quote ="The greatest gift and honor is having [[Fa Mulan|you]] for a daughter."}}
-{{Quote|I'll die doing what is right.|Fa Zhou}}
-'''Fa Zhou''' is a character from the [[1998]] animated feature film ''[[Mulan]]''.
+'''Fa Zhou''' is a supporting character in [[Walt Disney Animation Studios|Disney]]'s [[1998]] animated feature film, ''[[Mulan]]''. He is a retired war hero and the father of [[Fa Mulan]]. When an emergency calls for the lame Fa Zhou to return to battle, Mulan secretly takes his place under the guise of a man.
 ==Background==
-Fa Zhou is the father of [[Fa Mulan|Mulan]]. His other known family members include [[Fa Li]] (his wife) and [[Grandmother Fa]] (his mother). He was a war hero of a previous, unnamed conflict, as well as was known to the extent that Shang mentioned his name with awe when it appeared on Fa family's conscription notice, even referring to him as "''the'' Fa Zhou". At the time of the film, he is at least middle-aged, as well as limps using a crutch due to a leg injury sustained from that war. He is shown as being fairly traditional, putting family honor before many other things, including his own health, which strains his relationship with Mulan at first. Despite this, he is shown to be understanding, as he comforts Mulan after her failed meeting with the Matchmaker by comparing her beauty to a late blossom on the family's trees. After that, however, he says to Mulan that she "''dishonored''" him when she was trying to help him.
+Fa Zhou is the father of [[Fa Mulan|Mulan]]. His other known family members include [[Fa Li]] (his wife) and [[Grandmother Fa]] (his mother). He was a war hero of previous, unnamed conflict, as well as was known to the extent that Shang mentioned his name with awe when it appeared on Fa family's conscription notice, even referring to him as "''THE'' Fa Zhou." At the time of the film, he is at least middle-aged, as well as limps using a crutch due to a leg injury sustained from that war. He is shown as being fairly traditional, putting family honor before many other things, including his own health, which strains his relationship with Mulan at first. Despite this, he is shown to be understanding, as he comforts Mulan after her failed meeting with the Matchmaker by comparing her beauty to a late blossom on the family's trees. After that, however, he says to Mulan that she "''dishonored''" him when she was trying to help him.
 ==Appearances==
 ===''[[Mulan]]''===
-Fa Zhou is shown praying that his ancestors will aid Mulan during her trip to see the Matchmaker. After praying he bumps into Mulan who was carrying a teapot and cup on a tray causing her to drop them but he catches the teapot using his crutch and she brings out a spare tea cup telling what the doctor told him he needs 3 cups of tea and 3 at night. He then tells her that she should be at town and wishes her good luck. When Mulan fails, he is saddened, but comforts her while sitting underneath a cherry blossom tree, by drawing a comparison between Mulan and a late bloom on the tree.
+Fa Zhou is first seen praying that [[Fa Family Ancestors|his ancestors]] will aid his daughter [[Fa Mulan]] during her trip to see [[the Matchmaker]]. After praying he bumps into Mulan, who is carrying a teapot and cup on a tray causing her to drop them but he catches the teapot using his crutch and she brings out a spare teacup telling what the doctor told him: he needs three cups of tea in the morning and three at night. Fa Zhou then tells Mulan that she should be in town and wishes her good luck. When Mulan fails, he is saddened but comforts her while sitting underneath a cherry blossom tree, by drawing a comparison between Mulan and a late bloom on the tree.
-When [[Chi Fu]], the emperor's consul, arrives to distribute conscription notices, Fa Zhou, as the only man in the family, puts aside his crutch and walks to accept the scroll. Out of stubborn pride, he doesn't take up the crutch again and attempts to practice with his old sword in preparation for war. However, it quickly becomes apparent that he will probably die if he goes, due to his injuries in the past. Having seen him practice, Mulan argues with him, stating it is unfair that he has to die for honor. Fa Zhou angrily yells at her that Mulan needs to learn her place, as he learned his. Mulan then runs in tears but Fa Zhou ignores her and sits down to continue eating. Later night before going to bed he is seen talking with his wife in silhouette trying to comfort her and she run off in tears, knowing he may not survive the war.
+When [[Chi Fu]], the [[The Emperor of China|Emperor]]'s consul, arrives to distribute conscription notices, Fa Zhou, as the only man in the family, puts aside his crutch and walks to accept the scroll. Out of stubborn pride, he doesn't take up the crutch again and attempts to practice with his old sword in preparation for war. However, it quickly becomes apparent that he will likely die if he goes, due to his age and injuries in the past. Having seen him practice, Mulan argues with him, stating it is unfair that he has to die for honor. Fa Zhou angrily yells at her that Mulan needs to learn her place, as he has learned his. Mulan then runs off in tears, but Fa Zhou ignores her and sits down to continue eating. Later that night, before going to bed, he is seen talking with [[Fa Li|his wife]] in silhouette trying to comfort her and she too runs off in tears, knowing that he will not survive the war.
-When Mulan steals both the conscription notice and his armor to join the army in his place, Fa Zhou attempts to call to her, but he collapses as he runs. Fa Li asks him to go after Mulan, as she could be killed in the war. He sadly notes that if Mulan is revealed as a woman, she ''would'' be killed, as Chinese law states that women are forbidden to serve in the army.
+After Mulan steals both the conscription notice and his armor to join the army in his place, Fa Zhou attempts to call to her, but he collapses as he runs. Fa Li asks him to go after Mulan, fearing that she could be killed in the war. He sadly notes that if Mulan is revealed as a woman, she WOULD be killed, as Chinese law states that women are forbidden to serve in the army.
-Fa Zhou does not appear again until the end of the film. He is seen sitting under the cherry blossom tree, when Mulan returns home after the war. Mulan presents him with [[Shan Yu]]'s [[Sword of Shan Yu|sword]] and the emperor's crest, as both an apology and a gift to honor the family. Fa Zhou shocks Mulan when he sets them aside, proclaiming Mulan to be his 'greatest gift and honor'. He speaks briefly with [[Li Shang|Shang]], when the captain attempts to see Mulan under the guise of returning a helmet. With Fa Zhou's approval, Mulan invites Shang to dinner.
+Fa Zhou does not appear again until the end of the film. He is seen sitting under the cherry blossom tree when Mulan returns home after the war. Mulan presents him with [[Shan Yu]]'s [[Sword of Shan Yu|sword]] and the Emperor's crest as gifts to honor the family. Fa Zhou sets the gifts aside before hugging Mulan, proclaiming that his 'greatest gift and honor' is having her for a daughter. He speaks briefly with [[Li Shang]], who has arrived to see Mulan under the guise of returning a helmet that belongs to Fa Zhou (which Mulan had left behind earlier). With Fa Zhou's approval, Mulan invites Shang to dinner.
 ===''[[Mulan II]]''===
-Fa Zhou reappears in this film, but plays a minor role. When Mulan and Shang are called to perform a task for the Emperor, he advises them that they must work together like sun and rain. Although he usually doesn't gamble, he makes a bet with Grandmother Fa, which he wins: Grandmother Fa bet that Shang would propose to Mulan before sunset, while Fa Zhou bet that he would propose before noon. His wife remarks on how he did not gamble, to which he replies that he considers gambling with his mother to be an investment rather than gambling.
+Fa Zhou reappears in this film but plays a minor role. When Mulan and Shang are called to perform a task for the Emperor, he advises them that they must work together like sun and rain. Although he usually doesn't gamble, he makes a bet with Grandmother Fa, which he wins: Grandmother Fa bet that Shang would propose to Mulan before sunset, while Fa Zhou bet that he would propose before noon. His wife remarks on how he did not gamble, to which he replies that he considers gambling with his mother to be an investment rather than gambling.
+=== ''[[Mulan (2020 film)]]''===
-===Cameos===
+{{Quote|Your job is to bring honor to the family. Do you think you can do that?|Hua Zhou advising Mulan to bring honor to his family}}
+Fa Zhou is set to appear in the upcoming remake with his last name changed to Hua Zhou.
+===Other appearances===
 Fa Zhou makes a few cameos in ''[[House of Mouse]]''. He was notably present during [[Mickey Mouse|Mickey]] and [[Ludwig Von Drake|Ludwig]]'s bet in "[[Ask Von Drake]]".
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+fazhouhouse of mouse.png|Fa Zhou in ''House of Mouse''
-mulan-disneyscreencaps.com-1514.jpg|Zhou and Mulan
+mulan-disneyscreencaps.com-1514.jpg|Fa Zhou and Mulan
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 faulanzhouWDCC.png|A WDCC figurine of Mulan & Fa Zhou
-Fa Zhou Close Up.jpg
+Fa Zhou Close Up.jpg|it is An Honor To Protect My Country And My Family
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-Fa Zhou Hurt.jpg
-Fa-Zhou.jpg
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 December24th.png|His and [[Fa Li]]'s [[Disneystrology]] page
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+Fa Zhou Tsum Tsum Mini.jpg
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+Fathers Day Fa Zhou.jpg
+Mulan (2020 film) (9).png|Hua Zhou in the [[Mulan (2020 film)|live action adaption]].
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