An Autumn's Tale

An Autumn's Tale

A story about a New York Chinatown cab driver who falls for college student.

1987 · 98 min · ★ 7.4 · Drama, Romance

Hong Kong native Lee Kay moves to NYC's Chinatown while attending college. When she learns that her boyfriend's cheating, her cousin comforts her.

Directed by Mabel Cheung Yuen-Ting · Written by Chi-Yeuh Low

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