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.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Tony Leung Ka-faiDatong Xu | Datong Xu |
 Jiang WenliJian Ning | Jian Ning |
| HHollis HustonJohn Quilin | John Quilin |
 Zhu XuGrandfather Xu | Grandfather Xu |
| DDennis ZhuDennis Xu | Dennis Xu |
| JJoe ErkerBenton Davis | Benton Davis |
| TTamara TungateMargaret | Margaret |
 Stephanie VogtMary (Reporter) | Mary (Reporter) |
| CCat DawsonSocial Worker | Social Worker |
| AAnthony MullinEmcee of awards ceremony | Emcee of awards ceremony |
| KKim Marie AustinProstitute | Prostitute |
| MMarshelle FairJenny | Jenny |
| SSusan L. FryParty guest / passenger waiting for plane | Party guest / passenger waiting for plane |
| MMike KetcherStarsky | Starsky |
 Jo MeiProstitute | Prostitute |
| DDave SchuetzAwards Guest | Awards Guest |
| SShawn TuckerProtester | Protester |
| EElliot BookPolice Officer (uncredited) | Police Officer (uncredited) |