# I Wish (2011)

> Separated brothers enlist their friends in a train-centered journey that tests childhood wishes against the complicated realities of family.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/56048

## Facts

- Runtime: 127 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Hirokazu Kore-eda
- Cast: Koki Maeda, Oshirō Maeda, Nene Otsuka, Joe Odagiri, Ryôga Hayashi, Hoshinosuke Yoshinaga, Kyara Uchida, Kanna Hashimoto
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1650453/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: nostalgic, gentle, wistful, family movie night, reflective weekend

## Synopsis

A heartfelt journey of childhood dreams and family bonds unfolds in this touching drama.

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