
Chan Is Missing
Drama · Mystery · Crime
Overview
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 Cast


Wood Moy
Wood Moy
Jo
Wood Moy
Jo
Marc Hayashi
Marc Hayashi
Steve
Marc Hayashi
Steve


Laureen Chew
Laureen Chew
Amy
Laureen Chew
Amy


Peter Wang
Peter Wang
Henry
Peter Wang
Henry
Presco Tabios
Presco Tabios
Presco
Presco Tabios
Presco
Frankie Alarcon
Frankie Alarcon
Frankie
Frankie Alarcon
Frankie
Judi Nihei
Judi Nihei
Lawyer
Judi Nihei
Lawyer
Ellen Yeung
Ellen Yeung
Mrs. Chan
Ellen Yeung
Mrs. Chan
George Woo
George Woo
George
George Woo
George
Emily Woo Yamasaki
Emily Woo Yamasaki
Jenny
Emily Woo Yamasaki
Jenny
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