文档介绍：The Gua Sha Treatment is designed to discuss the culture differences. We can know that from Datong, the name of the leadeek. Till now, I am still confused by the concept that “difference and discrimination “, which are conveyed by this movie. There are so many cultural gaps shown in this movie. Ways of child education, value of friendship and concept of familial affection, all of these Chinese traditions torture Da Tong, the leading role of this film, and his family during their assimilation into American culture. All the disasters are triggered by a Chinese traditional medical treatment－Gua Sha. Because of a awful scar on Dennis’(Da Tong’s son) back left by Gua Sha, the child protecting organization accuses Da Tong with child abuse and Da Tong is deprived of the custody right, then the whole family go divided.
Most people regard Da Tong’s family tragedy as misunderstand resulted from cultural difference. However, I have another peep on it. I have to say I was shocked by the scar at the first sight since I haven’t known about Gua Sha either, but as soon as I know that it’s really a tradition treatment, I rest assure my worry. I can sympathize the American’s shock caused by the horrific scar and accept their legal action at the very beginning, which is the only thing can be regard as cultural difference in my point of view. Nevertheless what they do after their initial