# Pushing Hands (1991)

> A retired Tai-Chi master’s arrival in suburban New York turns one family’s home into a tender, comic negotiation between Chinese tradition and American modernity.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/14990

## Facts

- Runtime: 105 min
- Genres: Drama, Comedy
- Director: Ang Lee
- Cast: Lung Sihung, Wang Bozhao, Deb Snyder, Wang Lai, Fanny De Luz, Haan Lee, Wang Hung-Chang, Jeanne Kuo Chang
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0105652/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: warm, witty, intimate, reflective evening, family movie night

## Synopsis

A clash of cultures unfolds as a traditional Tai-Chi master navigates modern American life, sparking both humor and conflict in his family.

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