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 aged Fa Zhou to return to battle, Mulan secretly takes his place under the guise of a man.

Fa Zhou is Mulan's father, Fa Li's husband, Grandpa Fa and Grandma Fa's son, and Li Shang's father-in-law, who is very strict and also a famed war veteran. At first glance he seems like he only cares about the honor of the family and that he is quick to frustration with Mulan.

Fa Zhou is a supporting character from the 1998 film Mulan. Fa Zhou was raised in a small village in China, to Grandmother Fa (his mother) and his unnamed late father.

Fa Zhou (voiced by Soon-tek Oh, portrayed by Tzi Ma in the live-action film) [2] is a war veteran who is Mulan's father and Li's husband and, though strict, values his family and their honor. Before Mulan leaves for war, he prays to their ancestors while she sees the matchmaker.

The general and the men in the army now know that “Ping” is actually Fa Mulan, the daughter of a highly esteemed man. And despite her accomplishments, she has brought shame on everyone, including her father. But she did save the life of the general.

Fa Zhou is a supporting character in the animated film Mulan. By the time of the Huns' invasion of China, the aged Fa Zhou is unable to fight. His daughter Mulan is forced to take his place in the battlefield.

Fa Zhou : The greatest gift and honor... is having you for a daughter. Mulan : You shouldn't have to go! Fa Li : Mulan!

Sep 4, 2020 · In one of the more intimate scenes in Disney’s “Mulan,” patriarch Fa Zhou, portrayed by actor Tzi Ma, warns his daughter of the harsh realities surrounding the way society treats women,...

Mar 9, 2025 · Fa Zhou is Fa Mulan’s father. He’s a retired war hero who gets an emergency call to return to battle and fight the Huns. Because he got injured in the previous conflict, Mulan takes his place.

Jul 24, 2023 · Fa Zhou: Mulan’s elderly father, Fa Zhou, is a wise and honorable man. Though unable to fight in the war due to his injuries, he is respected and admired by his family. His love for Mulan and his wish for her happiness drive the heartwarming moments in the film.