The Third Wish (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2012, The Third Wish is a drama and family film directed by Huang Ming Cheng, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. A simple organic fruit farmer Rong Guang (Wu Kang-Ren) is raising his son Feng (Chen Yu-Cheng) alone in a small rural community, although with poor harvests and little money, their lifestyle is meagre. Elsewhere Feng’s mother Yi Ying (Alice Tzeng), now a successful businesswoman is being pressured by her husband Chung Hao (Tang Guo-Zhong) to have children something she strongly resists. Ying reveals that she already has a son, feng, and that he may be Chung Hao’s after all, so they begin proceedings to take feng back for themselves which Rong Guang refuses to let happen. Chung Hao demands a DNA test but before this can happen, Rong Guang collapses and is taken to hospital, forcing him to make some drastic decisions for Feng’s welfare.
Who’s in it. The Third Wish stars Chen Yu-Cheng as Feng, Alice Tzeng as Yi Ying, Tang Guo-Zhong as Chung Hao and Cho Sheng-Li as Uncle Fu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Third Wish has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Third Wish page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Third Wish tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Third Wish (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Third Wish change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Third Wish worth watching?
- The Third Wish holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Third Wish?
- The Third Wish stars Chen Yu-Cheng, Alice Tzeng, Tang Guo-Zhong, Cho Sheng-Li and Wu Kang-ren.
- When was The Third Wish released?
- The Third Wish was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.