Lee's early successes included Pushing Hands (1991),The Wedding Banquet (1993),and Eat Drink Man Woman (1994),which explored the relationships and conflicts between tradition and modernity, Eastern and Western; the three films are informally known as the "Father Knows Best" trilogy.
Pushing Hands

NR1h 45m7.2

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A Chinese immigrant navigates the challenges of blending his cultural roots with his new American life, embarking on a poignant quest to define himself.

The Wedding Banquet

R1h 48m7.6

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A couple agrees to a pretend marriage to appease their families, but their ruse is threatened when the landlord's parents unexpectedly arrive at their home.

Eat Drink Man Woman

NR2h 3m7.8

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As a family of five navigates the unpredictable twists and turns of life, a seasoned chef's plans are upended by shifting household dynamics, forcing his family to adapt and find new ways to thrive together.

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