MOCA x NYAFF Film Club: Chan Is Missing
Apr 16 at 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
MOCA is thrilled to partner with the New York Asian Film Festival to present the MOCA x NYAFF Film Club, a quarterly program celebrating the brilliance and boldness of Asian and Asian American cinema. This series highlights films of historic and cultural significance under the theme Subversion, spotlighting daring films that challenge the norm, rewrite narratives, and push boundaries.
Chan Is Missing (1982)
Directed by: Wayne Wang
Runtime: 75 minutes | Rated: Not Rated. Age 16+
Chan Is Missing is a groundbreaking black-and-white film that follows two American-born Chinese cab drivers, Jo and his nephew Steve, as they search for Chan Hung, a middleman who suddenly disappears with their money meant for taxi medallions. Their quest to find Chan takes them deep into San Francisco’s Chinatown, uncovering the complexities of his life as a Chinese immigrant struggling with assimilation and identity in America. As Jo delves further into Chan’s world, his frustration turns to empathy, revealing the nuances of the immigrant experience.
POST-FILM CONVERSATION
Stay after the screening for a conversation between MOCA’s Curator Herb Tam and NYAFF’s Executive Director Sam Jamier, starting at 8:00 PM. Explore the film’s deeper meanings and behind-the-scenes context before engaging in further discussions with fellow attendees over beverages.