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I Wish I Knew (2010)

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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.

Release Date
July 2, 2010
Runtime
2h 5m
Rating
6.6/10 (24 votes)

Director: Jia Zhangke

Cast: Zhao Tao, Chen Danqing, Hou Hsiao-hsien, Wang Tung, Wei Wei, Rebecca Pan, Han Han, Lim Giong

Production: Xstream Pictures
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Full Cast (12 people)

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I Wish I Knew

I Wish I Knew

Documentary
History
6.6
125 min
2010

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.

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Production Info
StatusReleased
Original LanguageChinese
Release Date7/2/2010
Director & Writers

Directed by

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Production Companies
Xstream Pictures

Spoken Languages

Mandarin

Production Countries

China

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Cast

Zhao Tao

as Self

Chen Danqing

as Self

Hou Hsiao-hsien

as Self

Wang Tung

as Self

Wei Wei

as Self

Rebecca Pan

as Self

Han Han

as Self

Lim Giong

as Self

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is I Wish I Knew about?▾

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.

How long is I Wish I Knew?▾

2h 5m

When was I Wish I Knew released?▾

July 2, 2010

Who directed I Wish I Knew?▾

Jia Zhangke

Who stars in I Wish I Knew?▾

Zhao Tao, Chen Danqing, Hou Hsiao-hsien

What genre is I Wish I Knew?▾

Documentary, History