A gay man in New York, pressured by his parents to get married, enters into a marriage of convenience with a woman. However, things become complicated when his parents decide to visit and throw a wedding banquet for the couple.

In Taipei, a widowed father who is a master chef struggles to connect with his three grown daughters and finds solace in his love for cooking.

Pushing Hands is a comedy-drama movie that explores cultural differences and family relationships. It follows the life of an old Chinese man who moves to New York City to live with his son and daughter-in-law. The man, who is a tai chi instructor, struggles to adapt to American culture and faces challenges in his new environment. The movie explores themes of immigration, marriage, and generational conflicts.