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Pushing Hands

7.3(92)19911h 45m8

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.

  • TMDB

    7.3/10

    92 votes

Status
Released
Budget
$400K
Box office
$152.3K
Language
Mandarin
  • martial arts
  • culture clash
  • chinatown
  • tai chi
  • american culture
  • fish out of water
  • new york state
  • generation gap
  • intercultural relationship
  • family home
  • culture shock
  • multigenerational

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Release dates

  • CanadaCA

    • Theatrical2 Jun 1995
  • CzechiaCZ

    • PremiereFilmasia Film Festival1 Dec 2006
  • GermanyDE

    • PremiereBerlin International Film Festival1 Feb 1992
  • South KoreaKR

    • Theatrical123 Jul 1995
  • TaiwanTW

    • Theatrical7 Dec 1991

Frequently asked questions

When was Pushing Hands released?
Pushing Hands was released on 7 December 1991.
Where can I watch Pushing Hands online?
Pushing Hands is available on Metrograph, Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies in US. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
Is there a Hindi trailer for Pushing Hands?
No verified Hindi trailer for Pushing Hands is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
What is the rating of Pushing Hands?
Pushing Hands holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 92 votes.
Who directed Pushing Hands?
Pushing Hands (1991) was directed by Ang Lee.
How long is Pushing Hands?
Pushing Hands runs for 1h 45m.

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