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Status
Released
Release
2001
Runtime
1h 45m
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.
18 Cast Members
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)
