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Pushing Hands

PG-131h 45m1991Ang Lee
IMDb: 7.2/10Rotten: 100%
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Mr. Chu is an elderly widower who teaches tai chi chuan in Beijing. He moves to America to live with his son's family, but finds the cultural adjustment difficult. Since his daughter-in-law is a white woman who does not speak Chinese, Mr. Chu's son, Alex, must mediate.

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Martial ArtsCulture ClashChinatownTai ChiAmerican CultureFish Out Of WaterNew York StateGeneration GapIntercultural RelationshipFamily Home

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What is Pushing Hands (1991) about?

Mr. Chu is an elderly widower who teaches tai chi chuan in Beijing. He moves to America to live with his son's family, but finds the cultural adjustment difficult. Since his daughter-in-law is a white woman who does not speak Chinese, Mr. Chu's son, Alex, must mediate.

Who stars in Pushing Hands?

Pushing Hands stars Lung Sihung (Mr. Chu), Wang Bozhao (Alex Chu), Deb Snyder (Martha Chu), Wang Lai (Mrs. Chen), Fanny De Luz (Linda). The film was directed by Ang Lee.

How long is Pushing Hands?

Pushing Hands has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1991. It is rated PG-13.

Is Pushing Hands worth watching?

Pushing Hands holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Drama, Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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