Chan Is Missing

Chan Is Missing (1982)

24/04/1982
Drama, Mystery, Comedy, Crime
1h 16m

Overview

Two cabbies search San Francisco's Chinatown for a mysterious character who has disappeared with their $4000. Their quest leads them on a humorous, if mundane, journey which illuminates the many problems experienced by Chinese-Americans trying to assimilate into contemporary American society.

  • Wayne WangDirector, Writer
  • Isaac CroninWriter
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

Keywords

  • san francisco, california
  • chinatown
  • missing person
  • chinese american
  • immigrant experience
  • chinese immigrant
  • independent film

Top Billed Cast

Wood Moy

Wood Moy

Jo

Marc Hayashi

Marc Hayashi

Steve

Laureen Chew

Laureen Chew

Amy

Peter Wang

Peter Wang

Henry

Presco Tabios

Presco

Frankie Alarcon

Frankie

Judi Nihei

Lawyer

Ellen Yeung

Mrs. Chan

George Woo

George

Emily Woo Yamasaki

Jenny

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