Ageing as Emasculation?

In this article, yumin zhang is dedicated to the representation of the ageing Chinese father image in Ang Lee's "Father Trilogy". Representing Master Chu in the wen-wu model in Pushing Hands, Lee dismantles the stereotypes of emasculated Chinese men, introducing a new perspective to perceive Chinese masculinities. Discussing the conflicts between Wai-tung's homosexuality and Mr. Gao's Confucian fatherhood in The Wedding Banquet, Lee reflects on Confucianism and its positive values in defining flexible masculinities. Depicting Chef Chu's caring masculinity in Eat Drink Man Woman, Lee explores issues of ageing, sexuality, and values of care in constructing ageing masculinities.