Fan Casting Mei Li in Flower Drum Song

A new immigrant from China, Wu Mei-Li treasures her flower drum, a memory of her dear father. Traditional and modest, but strong-willed and determined, she is fascinated by Linda and Ta and their American ways. She falls for Ta and gradually becomes more acclimated to American customs while maintaining respect for her past. When Ta rejects her affections, Mei-Li bitterly closes her heart and plans to return to China with Chao.