The Wishing Tree (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1976, The Wishing Tree is a drama film directed by Tengiz Abuladze, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. This poetic parable is part of Tenghiz Abuladze’s cinematic triptych: “The Supplication” – “The Wishing Tree” – “Repentance”. The place is Georgia at the beginning of the 20th century. That’s how director Tenghiz Abuladze described his film: “’The Wishing Tree’ is a film about the people lit up by a dream. Every character has its own ideal. One is worshipping the skies, another the earth, some idolize the body, others elevate the spirit. Some destroy the body, others the soul…” Marita, the film’s heroine, arrived here to live with her aunt. She meets a poor young lad, Gedia, and falls in love with him. But her relatives are determined to marry the girl off to a local rich man…
Who’s in it. The Wishing Tree stars Lika Kavjaradze as Marita, Soso Jachvliani as Gedya, Zaza Kolelishvili as Shete and Kote Daushvili as Tsitsikore, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Wishing Tree has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Klassiki. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wishing Tree page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wishing Tree tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wishing Tree (1976)?
- In US, The Wishing Tree is available to stream on Klassiki. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Wishing Tree worth watching?
- The Wishing Tree holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Wishing Tree?
- The Wishing Tree stars Lika Kavjaradze, Soso Jachvliani, Zaza Kolelishvili, Kote Daushvili and Sofiko Chiaureli.
- When was The Wishing Tree released?
- The Wishing Tree was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.