Movie

Pushing Hands

★ 7.3(88)19911h 45m

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Good to know

Director: Ang Lee
Release date: 1991-12-07
Runtime: 1h 45m
Language: Mandarin
Box office: $152,322
Budget: $400,000
Status: Released
Country: Taiwan
Studio: Ang Lee Productions

About Pushing Hands

Pushing Hands is a 1991 movie in the Drama and Comedy genres, directed by Ang Lee, starring Lung Sihung, Wang Bozhao and Deb Snyder. It has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 88 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Pushing Hands in Thailand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Lung Sihung

Mr. Chu

Wang Bozhao

Alex Chu

Deb Snyder

Martha Chu

Wang Lai

Mrs. Chen

Fanny De Luz

Linda

Haan Lee

Jeremy Chu

Wang Hung-Chang

Boss Huang

Jeanne Kuo Chang

New Cooking Teacher

James Lou

Mr. Chao

Lester Chan Chit-Man

Chef Tsien

Yin Liang

Chef Chang

Emily Yi-Ming Liu

Chen Yi-Chien

Themes & keywords

martial artsculture clashchinatowntai chiamerican culturefish out of waternew york stategeneration gapintercultural relationshipfamily homeculture shockmultigenerational

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Pushing Hands in Thailand?+

Pushing Hands is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Thailand. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Pushing Hands on Netflix?+

Pushing Hands is not on Netflix in Thailand right now.

How long is Pushing Hands?+

Pushing Hands has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

Who stars in Pushing Hands?+

Pushing Hands stars Lung Sihung, Wang Bozhao, Deb Snyder, Wang Lai and Fanny De Luz.

When did Pushing Hands come out?+

Pushing Hands is a 1991 movie directed by Ang Lee.

What genre is Pushing Hands?+

Pushing Hands is Drama and Comedy film.

Who directed Pushing Hands?+

Pushing Hands was directed by Ang Lee.