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201080 minPGdocumentary

Treatment

201080 minPGdocumentary

After a five-year absence, Wu Wenguang released two films in 2010, including one that reflects on his memories of his deceased mother.

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After a five-year absence, Wu Wenguang released two films in 2010, including one that reflects on his memories of his deceased mother.

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Wu Wenguang reflects on his deceased mother in Treatment. The documentary, released in 2010, marks his return after a five-year hiatus. Through personal memories, Wu seeks emotional healing. The film runs for 80 minutes and forms part of a two-film release by the director that year. It focuses on the themes of loss and remembrance in his life.

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