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Pushing Hands

推手1991
  • Ang Lee
  • 1h 45m
  • December 7, 1991 · Taiwan

Overview

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.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
December 7, 1991
Original language
Chinese
Spoken languages
English, Chinese
Countries
Taiwan
Director
Ang Lee
Cinematography
Jong Lin
Budget
$400,000
Revenue
$152,322
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