I Wish

Name: I Wish
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2022-11-11

Documentary23m

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Storyline

Hong Kong started and flourished as a fishing port in the past, and its people have long been committed to worshipping ancient deities for their blessings. With over a hundred Tin Hau temples (Goddess of Sea) in Hong Kong, there are three on Lamma Island alone, located respectively in Sok Kwu Wan, Luk Chau and Yung Shue Wan. The film documents the states of Tin Hau temples on the island and beyond, as an attempt to contextualise the everyday practice of the fishing community, islanders and city dwellers visiting the temples.

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Details

DirectorCheuk Cheung

ReleasedNov 11, 2022

StatusReleased

Original languagecn

Budget

Not disclosed

Revenue

Not disclosed

Parental guideNot rated

Studio

A Priori Image

Reviews

8 reviews · 7 critics

7 fresh · 0 rotten

Critics consensus

“Elliptical and deliberately paced yet steadily absorbing, I Wish presents a beguiling portrait of childhood that grounds its sweetly nostalgic glow with well-rounded characters and attention to detail.”

93% TomatometerRotten Tomatoes

Derek Malcolm

RTLondon Evening StandardFeb 8, 2013

The film is long and slow but repays close watching because Kore-eda is one of Japan's best contemporary directors and he avoids sentimentality throughout.

Tim Robey

RTDaily Telegraph (UK)Feb 7, 2013

Undeniably beguiling, but more manufactured-feeling than Kore-eda's top-drawer work.

David Jenkins

RTLittle White LiesFeb 7, 2013

The spirit of Spielberg, transplanted to the east. Bliss.

Dustin Chang

RTFloating WorldFeb 28, 2021

My favorite part of the film is the static shots of inanimate objects near the end: mementos from their journey. The shots are held just long enough for us to appreciate those shared eternal moments.