I Wish (2011)

They wished for a miracle.

I Wish (2011) poster

Twelve-year-old Koichi, who has been separated from his brother Ryunosuke due to his parents' divorce, hears a rumor that the new bullet trains will precipitate a wish-granting miracle when they pass each other at top speed.

Director: Hirokazu Kore-eda
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 127 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Shigeru Kishida
Cinematography: Yutaka Yamazaki
Editing: Hirokazu Kore-eda
Production: Chugoku Broadcasting, jeki, Shirogumi, Bandai Visual, GAGA Corporation, Eisei Gekijo, MBS, RKB Mainichi Broadcasting Corporation, West Japan Marketing Communications, d-rights, THE NISHINIPPON SHIMBUN, FM Fukuoka, J-WAVE, RKK Kumamoto Broadcasting, JR Kyushu Agency, Minaminihon Broadcasting Co.
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Box Office: $2M
Original Language: ja

Themes

Unbreakable Brotherhood Bonds, Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness

Keywords

sibling relationship, brother, train, broken family, brother brother relationship

Trailer

I Wish Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is I Wish about?
Twelve-year-old Koichi, who has been separated from his brother Ryunosuke due to his parents' divorce, hears a rumor that the new bullet trains will precipitate a wish-granting miracle when they pass each other at top speed.
Who directed I Wish?
I Wish was directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda.
Who stars in I Wish?
I Wish stars Koki Maeda, Oshirō Maeda, Nene Otsuka, Joe Odagiri, Ryôga Hayashi, Hoshinosuke Yoshinaga.
How long is I Wish?
I Wish has a runtime of 2h 7m (127 minutes).
What genre is I Wish?
I Wish is a Drama film.
How much did I Wish gross?
I Wish grossed $2M worldwide.
Where was I Wish produced?
I Wish was produced in Japan.
What are the themes of I Wish?
The themes of I Wish include: Unbreakable Brotherhood Bonds, Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness.