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Father Knows Best - A Trilogy Directed By Ang Lee (1991 - 1994) - Imprint Asia #26 - 28 Academy Award-winning director Ang Lee has soared to the heights of Hollywood with big-budget genre entries, but these 90s dramedies are where he made his start, then retroactively branded as the InchFather Knows BestInch trilogy. Connected in their exploration of class and culture conflict, the three films tackle tension through a comedic lens, each starring regular Ang Lee collaborator Lung Sihung as a key paternal figure, and found critical and commercial success not only in Taiwan but on an international scale, catapulting Ang Lee into the global spotlight. Limited Edition 3-Disc Hardbox with an insert booklet containing a NEW essay by film critic / author Walter Chaw. 1500 copies only. Pushing Hands (1991) - Imprint Asia #26 A recently widowed tai-chi master moves from Beijing to New York to live with his son and his family, but his American daughter-in-law is not pleased with the arrangement - particularly when he finds fault with how she manages the home. Starring Sihung Lung, Lai Wang, Bo Z. Wang, Deb Snyder, and Haan Lee. Special Features & Technical Specs 1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray NEW Interview with film scholar Michael Berry The Center of Gravity - interview with writer / director Ang Lee and writer / executive producer James Schamus Aspect Ratio 1.85 1 Audio Mandarin & English LPCM 2.0 Stereo Optional English Subtitles The Wedding Banquet (1993) - Imprint Asia #27 A gay businessman plans a sham marriage to a penniless Chinese artist in need of a green card to fool his conservative Taiwanese parents. His plan backfires when his parents arrive to plan the wedding banquet, forcing him to hide his true relationship. The winner of the Golden Bear Award at the Berlin International Film Festival and five Golden Horse Awards, The Wedding Banquet was nomin
