

The Gua Sha Treatment(2001)
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.
Movie: The Gua Sha Treatment
Top 10 Billed Cast
John Quilin
Dennis Xu
Benton Davis
Margaret
Social Worker
Emcee of awards ceremony

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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.
Release Date
2001-05-11
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5.5
Rating:
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