Movie

I Wish I Knew

★ 6.6(24)20102h 5m

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Good to know

Director: Jia Zhangke
Release date: 2010-07-02
Runtime: 2h 5m
Language: Mandarin
Status: Released
Country: China
Studio: Xstream Pictures

I Wish I Knew — trailer

About I Wish I Knew

I Wish I Knew is a 2010 movie in the Documentary and History genres, directed by Jia Zhangke, starring Zhao Tao, Chen Danqing and Hou Hsiao-hsien. It has a runtime of 2 hours 5 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 24 viewers. Below you can see where to watch I Wish I Knew in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Focuses on the people, their stories and architecture spanning from the mid-1800s, when Shanghai was opened as a trading port, to the present day.

Cast

Zhao Tao

Self

Chen Danqing

Self

Hou Hsiao-hsien

Self

Wang Tung

Self

Wei Wei

Self

Rebecca Pan

Self

Han Han

Self

Lim Giong

Self

Ming-yi Fei

Self

Cao Yindi

Yuehong Xing

Hsin-i Chang

Self

Mei-Ru Du

Self

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch I Wish I Knew in Japan?+

I Wish I Knew is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Japan. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is I Wish I Knew on Netflix?+

I Wish I Knew is not on Netflix in Japan right now.

How long is I Wish I Knew?+

I Wish I Knew has a runtime of 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).

Who stars in I Wish I Knew?+

I Wish I Knew stars Zhao Tao, Chen Danqing, Hou Hsiao-hsien, Wang Tung and Wei Wei.

When did I Wish I Knew come out?+

I Wish I Knew is a 2010 movie directed by Jia Zhangke.

What genre is I Wish I Knew?+

I Wish I Knew is Documentary and History film.

Who directed I Wish I Knew?+

I Wish I Knew was directed by Jia Zhangke.