Chan Is Missing

Chan Is Missing

1982 · 76 min · EN · 6.8 (24 votes)
Dir. Wayne Wang · Starring Wood Moy, Marc Hayashi, Laureen Chew, Peter Wang, Presco Tabios, Frankie Alarcon
DramaMysteryComedyCrime

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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A low-key, observational journey through San Francisco's Chinatown. It feels like eavesdropping on everyday lives, capturing the subtle humor and quiet struggles of navigating two cultures. A thoughtful, character-focused indie gem.

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