Pushing Hands(1991)
Synopsis
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.
Directed by Ang Lee
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Where can I watch Pushing Hands?+
Pushing Hands is available to stream on Metrograph, Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Plex, Plex Channel, OnDemandKorea, Amasian TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did Pushing Hands come out?+
Pushing Hands was released in 1991.
How long is Pushing Hands?+
Pushing Hands runs for 105 minutes (1 hour and 45 minutes).
Who directed Pushing Hands?+
Pushing Hands was directed by Ang Lee.
Who stars in Pushing Hands?+
Pushing Hands stars Lung Sihung, Wang Bozhao, Deb Snyder, Wang Lai and Fanny De Luz.
Is Pushing Hands worth watching?+
Pushing Hands holds a 7.3/10 rating from 94 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of drama and comedy.
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