Chan Is Missing

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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.

Released: Apr 24, 1982

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Wood Moy

Marc Hayashi

Steve

Laureen Chew

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