Why this is a GREAT idea: Fa Zhou is a critical role: He won't get a lot of screen time, but his existence is what catalyzes Mulan to enter the Chinese army. In a way, he sets in motion the entire events of the movie! He needs to be warm yet stern. How about Russell Wong for the role? He has extensive film and TV credits in the U.S. and Asia. Basically, we trust him to say THIS tearjerker line: "The greatest gift and honor...is having you for a daughter."