Wishful Thinking (2024)

A happy-go-lucky stray named Kalb summons a jaded djinn named Djinni, and the two discover through their mischief and mishaps that their only true wish is friendship.

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A lonely stray dog named KALB summons a djinn, DJINNI, who is frustrated by her job pulling her away from her ibrik paradise. While Kalb enjoys the companionship, Djinni is conflicted, as the fun she has playing with Kalb is dampened by her failure to understand what Kalb wants. After an explosive episode, Djinni realizes Kalb's desire for an owner and comes to terms with her love for the dog. As his last wish, Kalb becomes a djinn and joins Djinni within the lamp.

Director: Margaret Messer
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Animation, Fantasy
Runtime: 7 min
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Screenplay

Music: Dane Bryant Frazier
Editing: Jeremy Siegel
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

wish, dog, wishes come true, feel good, rubbing lamp

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More Films by Director: Margaret Messer
More Films in Genre: Drama, Comedy, Animation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wishful Thinking about?
A lonely stray dog named KALB summons a djinn, DJINNI, who is frustrated by her job pulling her away from her ibrik paradise. While Kalb enjoys the companionship, Djinni is conflicted, as the fun she has playing with Kalb is dampened by her failure to understand what Kalb wants. After an explosive episode, Djinni realizes Kalb's desire for an owner and comes to terms with her love for the dog. As his last wish, Kalb becomes a djinn and joins Djinni within the lamp.
Who directed Wishful Thinking?
Wishful Thinking was directed by Margaret Messer.
Who stars in Wishful Thinking?
Wishful Thinking stars Margaret Messer.
How long is Wishful Thinking?
Wishful Thinking has a runtime of 7m (7 minutes).
What genre is Wishful Thinking?
Wishful Thinking is a Drama, Comedy, Animation, Fantasy film.