Chan Is Missing (1982)
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.
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Wood MoyJo
Marc HayashiSteveLaureen ChewAmyPeter WangHenry the CookPresco TabiosPrescoFrankie AlarconFrankieJudi NiheiLawyerEllen YeungMrs. ChanGeorge WooGeorgeEmily Woo YamasakiJennyVirginia R. CerenioJenny's FriendRoy ChanMr. LeeKeywords
San francisco, californiaMissing personIndependent filmImmigrant experienceChinese americanChinatownChinese immigrant
Movie DNA
Genre affinityComedy · Drama · CrimeTheme affinitySan Francisco California · Missing Person · Independent FilmNarrative complexityMysteryDialogue densityComedy · DramaPacingShortDirector preference174161
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Frequently asked questions about Chan Is Missing
What is Chan Is Missing about?
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.
How long is Chan Is Missing?
Chan Is Missing has a runtime of 76 minutes.