The Gua Sha Treatment (2001)
Original title: 刮痧
The Gua Sha Treatment is a 2001 Chinese-language drama movie directed by Xiaolong Zheng, with a running time of 1h 45m. It stars Tony Leung Ka-fai, Jiang Wenli and Hollis Huston.
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.
Quick answers
What is The Gua Sha Treatment about?
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.
When was The Gua Sha Treatment released?
The Gua Sha Treatment was released on 11 May 2001.
How long is The Gua Sha Treatment?
The Gua Sha Treatment runs 1h 45m.
Who made The Gua Sha Treatment?
The Gua Sha Treatment was directed by Xiaolong Zheng.
Cast
- Tony Leung Ka-fai as Datong Xu
- Jiang Wenli as Jian Ning
- Hollis Huston as John Quilin
- Zhu Xu as Grandfather Xu
- Dennis Zhu as Dennis Xu
- Joe Erker as Benton Davis
- Tamara Tungate as Margaret
- Stephanie Vogt as Mary (Reporter)
- Cat Dawson as Social Worker
- Anthony Mullin as Emcee of awards ceremony
- Kim Marie Austin as Prostitute
- Marshelle Fair as Jenny