Now Chinatown
Synopsis
Lee's family sent her from China to Los Angeles three years ago to be a waitress in a Chinatown restaurant and send money home to support her ailing grandmother. She lives with her bitter aunt, and endures terrible treatment at work, but feels trapped. Steve, a well-traveled engineer, enters her shabby restaurant by accident one day and is smitten by her. He works to bring her out of her misery and isolation in the short time before he has to leave for a job in China.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 5, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steve Dunning
- Screenplay & Story
- Steve Dunning
- Original Title
- Now Chinatown
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steve Dunning
Steve Dunning
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Steve Dunning
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Steve Dunning
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Frequently Asked Questions About Now Chinatown
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What is Now Chinatown about?
Lee's family sent her from China to Los Angeles three years ago to be a waitress in a Chinatown restaurant and send money home to support her ailing grandmother. She lives with her bitter aunt, and endures terrible treatment at work, but feels trapped. Steve, a well-traveled engineer, enters her shabby restaurant by accident one day and is smitten by her. He works to bring her out of her misery and isolation in the short time before he has to leave for a job in China.
Who directed Now Chinatown?
Now Chinatown was directed by Steve Dunning.
Who stars in Now Chinatown?
The principal cast of Now Chinatown includes Dana Byrne, Chao Li Chi, Jo Chim, Charles Rahi Chun, Steve Dunning.
When was Now Chinatown released and how long is it?
Now Chinatown was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.