The Gua Sha Treatment
刮痧
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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Tony Leung Ka-fai
Datong Xu
Jiang Wenli
Jian Ning
Hollis Huston
John Quilin
Zhu Xu
Grandfather Xu
Dennis Zhu
Dennis Xu
Joe Erker
Benton Davis
Tamara Tungate
Margaret
Stephanie Vogt
Mary (Reporter)
Cat Dawson
Social Worker
Anthony Mullin
Emcee of awards ceremony
Kim Marie Austin
Prostitute
Marshelle Fair
Jenny
Susan L. Fry
Party guest / passenger waiting for plane
Mike Ketcher
Starsky
Jo Mei
Prostitute
Dave Schuetz
Awards Guest
Shawn Tucker
Protester
Elliot Book
Police Officer (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Xiaolong Zheng
- Screenplay & Story
- Xiaoping Wang, Huo Bingquan
- Original Title
- 刮痧
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Xiaolong Zheng
Xiaoping Wang, Huo Bingquan
Arthur Wong Ngok-Tai
Department Leadership Roster
Xiaoping Wang
Screenplay
Xiaolong Zheng
Director
Huo Bingquan
Screenplay
Arthur Wong Ngok-Tai
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Gua Sha Treatment
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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.
Who directed The Gua Sha Treatment?
The Gua Sha Treatment was directed by Xiaolong Zheng.
Who stars in The Gua Sha Treatment?
The principal cast of The Gua Sha Treatment includes Tony Leung Ka-fai, Jiang Wenli, Hollis Huston, Zhu Xu, Dennis Zhu.
When was The Gua Sha Treatment released and how long is it?
The Gua Sha Treatment was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.