San Francisco's Richmond District. A widow welcomes the Chinese New Year. 62 years old, she wants to make a trip to China to pay last respects to her ancestors. A fortune teller has told her this is the year she'll die, and a daughter, Geraldine, remains unmarried. Geraldine's boyfriend lives in Los Angeles and she's not sure she's ready for marriage, nor does she want to leave her mother alone in her declining years. Mrs. Tan's cheerful brother-in-law, Uncle Tam, tries to help out.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Laureen ChewGeraldine Tam | Geraldine Tam |
| KKim ChewMrs. Tam | Mrs. Tam |
 Victor WongUncle Tam | Uncle Tam |
| IIda F.O. ChungAuntie Mary | Auntie Mary |
 Cora MiaoJulia | Julia |
| JJohn NishioRichard | Richard |
 Amy HillAmy Tam | Amy Tam |
| KKeith ChoyKevin Tam | Kevin Tam |
 Joan ChenYoung M.J. Player | Young M.J. Player |
| MMary ChewOld m.j. player | Old m.j. player |
| NNora LeeOld m.j. player | Old m.j. player |
| RRita YeeYoung m.j. player | Young m.j. player |
| GGeorge WooBar patron | Bar patron |
| EElsa Cruz PearsonEliza | Eliza |
| HHelen ChewLinda Tam | Linda Tam |
| JJarrett ChewBaby Tam | Baby Tam |