The Gua Sha Treatment (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 2001, The Gua Sha Treatment is a drama film directed by Xiaolong Zheng, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Gua Sha Treatment stars Tony Leung Ka-fai as Datong Xu, Jiang Wenli as Jian Ning, Hollis Huston as John Quilin and Zhu Xu as Grandfather Xu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, The Gua Sha Treatment has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Gua Sha Treatment page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Gua Sha Treatment tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Gua Sha Treatment (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Gua Sha Treatment change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Gua Sha Treatment worth watching?
- The Gua Sha Treatment holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Gua Sha Treatment?
- The Gua Sha Treatment stars Tony Leung Ka-fai, Jiang Wenli, Hollis Huston, Zhu Xu and Dennis Zhu.
- When was The Gua Sha Treatment released?
- The Gua Sha Treatment was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.