Chan Is Missing

Story

Synopsis

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.

Director

Wayne Wang

Writers

Isaac Cronin, Wayne Wang

Language

English

Country

United States of America

Release date

24 April 1982

Ensemble

Cast

• 

  Wood Moy

  Jo

• 

  Marc Hayashi

  Steve

• 

  Laureen Chew

  Amy

• 

  Peter Wang

  Henry

• Presco Tabios

  Presco

• Frankie Alarcon

  Frankie

• Judi Nihei

  Lawyer

• Ellen Yeung

  Mrs. Chan

• George Woo

  George

• Emily Woo Yamasaki

  Jenny

• Virginia R. Cerenio

  Jenny's Friend

• Roy Chan

  Mr. Lee