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Chan Is Missing
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.
Top Billed Cast
Wood Moy Jo
Marc Hayashi Steve
Laureen Chew Amy
Peter Wang Henry
Presco Tabios Presco
Frankie Alarcon Frankie
Ellen Yeung Mrs. Chan
George Woo George
Emily Woo Yamasaki Jenny
Virginia R. Cerenio Jenny's Friend
Roy Chan Mr. Lee
Leong Pui Chee Mr. Fong
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