Wished

2017 1h 50m ZH

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7.1

SOLID

★7.1TMDB · 7

ComedyFantasy

Synopsis

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An insurance salesman's life is going nowhere after he breaks up with his girlfriend. One day, an offbeat lady claiming to be a Goddess with magical powers, offers to turn his life around by granting him 19 of his old wishes. He laughs her off, until even his old childhood wishes start coming true.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Xia Yu
Ma Fendou
Yan Ni
Shangguan Furong
Victoria Song
Ren Shanshan
Pan Binlong
Li Fei
Wang Baoqiang
Megaton (voice)
Daniel Wu
Daniel Li
Bao Bei'er
Xiao Luo
Ning Jing
Miss Chen

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Dayyan Eng
Writers: Justin Malen, Dayyan Eng
Languages: Mandarin
Countries: China

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1 / 7

ERA

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Released 9 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Dayyan Eng, shot by Thierry Arbogast. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Nathan Wang. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Editor Dayyan Eng shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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5 / 7

CAST

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Xia Yu and Yan Ni and Victoria Song carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt3308358 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 7 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Dayyan Eng directs. Thierry Arbogast behind the camera. Nathan Wang scores. Dayyan Eng cuts. Produced in China. Dialogue in Mandarin.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 9 years ago.
2Directed by Dayyan Eng, shot by Thierry Arbogast. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Nathan Wang. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Dayyan Eng shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Xia Yu and Yan Ni and Victoria Song carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt3308358 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 7 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography: Thierry Arbogast
Original score: Nathan Wang
Editing: Dayyan Eng
Production design: Joseph C. Nemec III
Sound: Zhang Yang
Runtime: 110 min · 1h 50m
Status: Released
Box office: $11,238,078
Original language: ZH
IMDB: Wished (2017)

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Alunauwie2025-09-17
★ 8/10
Wished (Fan Zhuan Ren Sheng) is a quirky fantasy-comedy that explores the consequences of having every wish granted, highlighting how true happiness often comes from personal growth rather than instant success. Featuring strong performances—including Victoria Song of K-pop group F(x)—and engaging music, the film delivers an entertaining yet thought-provoking message about self-worth and life's deeper values. Despite its absurd premise, Wished has earned critical acclaim with 18 awards and is a worthwhile pick for fans of light yet meaningful storytelling. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)

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