PINS & NOODLES, the second installment of Persona Grata Productions, follows videographer and noodle enthusiast Paul Kwan on a gastronomic safari in search of a cure for his food allergies. Kwan has discovered, much to his dismay, that shellfish and the rich, spicy foods that give him such great pleasure may be the cause of red, itchy rashes and major discomfort.

Kwan's journey from San Francisco Chinatown to Saigon, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, seeking the best and most palatable remedies for his ailment. In addition to delivering mouth-watering visuals for his travels, this documemoir presents a memorable series of characters and scenes-fascinating examples of East and West meeting. Kwan's physician of choice is a 90-year-old Dr. Ng, who treats both Asian and non-Asian patients with Chinese herbs and acupuncture. In Taiwan, another practitioner of Chinese medicine uses a computer and modern technology to update his diagnosis.

The tension builds as…