The Gua Sha Treatment (2001)
2001 · 1h 45m · Drama
Genres: Drama
The painless bruise marks on a child from the traditional Chinese guasha/scraping treatment was mistaken by child protection services as evidence of abuse and neglect, stirring clashes and debates on cultral prejudice and false philanthropy.
Director: Xiaolong Zheng
Writers: Xiaoping Wang, Huo Bingquan
Cinematography: Arthur Wong Ngok-Tai
Cast
Tony Leung Ka-fai as Datong XuJiang Wenli as Jian NingHollis Huston as John QuilinZhu Xu as Grandfather XuDennis Zhu as Dennis XuJoe Erker as Benton DavisTamara Tungate as MargaretStephanie Vogt as Mary (Reporter)Cat Dawson as Social WorkerAnthony Mullin as Emcee of awards ceremonyKim Marie Austin as ProstituteMarshelle Fair as JennyMore like this
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