Han Yan, 1986
Writers · November 16, 1986
Han Yan
★ HOW OLD IS HAN YAN?
Han Yan is 39 years old, born November 16, 1986 · Scorpio.
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About
Han Yan directs films that blend medical drama with intimate character study. Born in 1986, the Chinese filmmaker broke through with Go Away Mr. Tumor, then reached global audiences with A Little Red Flower and Viva La Vida. Scorpio intensity defines his emotional storytelling.
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Biography
Han Yan is a Chinese film director and screenwriter. Born November 16, 1986, he is a Scorpio, a sign associated with psychological depth and transformative storytelling. As a screenwriter and director, he crafts narratives that explore vulnerability and resilience. His debut breakthrough came with Go Away Mr. Tumor in 2015, a film that established his signature blend of humor and pathos around illness. He followed this with A Little Red Flower in 2020, which deepened his exploration of family and mortality. His 2024 film Viva La Vida continued this trajectory, cementing his reputation as a director unafraid to confront life's weightiest subjects. Life Path 33 numerology—the "Master Teacher"—aligns with his role as a storyteller who processes collective trauma through cinema.
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Trivia
- His breakthrough film Go Away Mr. Tumor centers on a cancer patient's final road trip, blending comedy with existential weight.
- A Little Red Flower, released in 2020, became one of China's highest-grossing domestic films.
- Han Yan's directorial work spans both intimate character studies and large-scale productions with ensemble casts.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Master Teacher
33 is 6 amplified. Caretakers operating at scale; rare among entertainers, more common among educators and activists.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Alexander GouldDog · 1994
- Jean-Carl BoucherDog · 1994
- Connor JessupDog · 1994
- Mayuko FukudaDog · 1994
- Abbey HoesDog · 1994
CHALLENGING
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Robbie Ure
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Frequently asked
- How old is Han Yan?
- Han Yan is 39 years old (born November 16, 1986).
- When is Han Yan's birthday?
- Han Yan was born on November 16, 1986.
- What is Han Yan's zodiac sign?
- Han Yan is a Scorpio, born November 16, 1986.
- What is Han Yan's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Han Yan was born in 1986, the year of the Fire Tiger.
- What does Han Yan do?
- Han Yan is a writer.
- Is Han Yan still alive?
- Yes — Han Yan is alive and 39 years old.
- What is Han Yan's life-path number?
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