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

Chan Is Missing (1982)

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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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Wayne Wang
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    Jo Wood Moy
  • Profile picture of Marc Hayashi
    Steve Marc Hayashi
  • Profile picture of Laureen Chew
    Amy Laureen Chew
  • Profile picture of Peter Wang
    Henry Peter Wang

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Keywords

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