Lunch with Charles

Tong and April are married, but have been estranged since she moved to Vancouver three years ago to pursue her career. Tong decides to go look for her because he thinks she's having an affair. Three years ago, April's career allowed her to emmigrate to Canada. She has been working happily ever since. Her personal life, however, is in turmoil. Her husband, Tong, remains in Hong Kong, where he struggles to make it as a singer/songwriter. Since marrying, he has had to eke out a living as a realtor. Unfulfilled, and increasingly insecure about his talents, he is terrified to emigrate to Canada. If he cannot succeed in his own country, in his own language, how can he possibly attain fulfillment in Canada? When Tong finally comes to Canada, hoping to appease his wife, he meets another woman... —Anonymous "She's having lunch with Charles" is what Cora, April's assistant, tells April's husband, Tong, over the telephone. That is enough for Tong to hop on a plane to come after his wife as he thinks she's fallen in love with another man. Originally from Hong Kong, April now lives in Vancouver, whereas Tong, who has a limited knowledge of English, still lives in Hong Kong. They've been apart for three years. April has given Tong an ultimatum: move to Canada or their marriage is over. But once in Vancouver, Tong learns that April, who is unaware that her husband has come for her, is on her way to Banff on a business trip. Tong takes a road trip across southern British Columbia in search of his wife. Meanwhile, new ageist couple, Matthew and Natasha, are having problems of their own. Natasha, also on her way to Banff for a singing gig, is followed by Matthew. Neither Matthew or Tong realize how close they are to finding Natasha or April. On their respective road trips, each discovers what is truly in their heart. —Huggo