Wish (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 10

Released in 2001, Wish is a romance film directed by Rene Mohandas, running about 17 minutes.
What it’s about. A meeting of minds. A simple kiss. A simple wish. A young Glaswegian care worker, Fraser falls in love with an elderly Japanese lady, Miss Kaori, who he helps to look after. She tells him stories about when she was young and he pictures himself with her in Japan. In reality, Fraser's feelings towards Kaori become sullied by the merciless taunting of local kids and the fact that Fraser already has a girlfriend his own age.
Who’s in it. Wish stars Neil McCormack as Fraser, Vasanta Mata as Miss Kaori and Grace Chua as Young Miss Kaori.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Wish sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wish page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wish tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wish (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Wish change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Wish worth watching?
- Wish holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Wish?
- Wish stars Neil McCormack, Vasanta Mata and Grace Chua.
- When was Wish released?
- Wish was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 17 minutes.