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Chan Is Missing
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Chan Is Missing

1982 · 76 min Drama Mystery Crime
6.8 / 10 · TMDB

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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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film lives at the rhythm of everyday life — and that's its strength. No cinema about 'big events,' just about how people live, make mistakes, and understand themselves.

Worth watching for the performances and the sincerity. If you're waiting for events — there aren't many. If you're waiting for feeling — it's there.

For those looking for film about people, not events. If you need action — look elsewhere.

Director: Wayne Wang

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: When you're in the mood for a conversation about life. With a partner or friend you can trust.

🎭 Cast

Wood Moy

Wood Moy

Jo

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Marc Hayashi

Steve

Laureen Chew

Laureen Chew

Amy

Peter Wang

Peter Wang

Henry

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Presco Tabios

Presco

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Frankie Alarcon

Frankie

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Judi Nihei

Lawyer

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Ellen Yeung

Mrs. Chan

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George Woo

George

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Emily Woo Yamasaki

Jenny

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