Wish 143 (2009)

Directed by

Ian Barnes

Genre

drama

Country

United Kingdom

Runtime

23 min

Rating

6.4 of 10 from 17 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A 15-year-old boy with a terminal illness gets a wish from a charity. He asks to lose his virginity before he dies.

poignantgentlebittersweetintimatelow-keysincerereflectivequietly emotional

What happens

Wish 143 is a 2009 British live action short film. The film's run time is approximately 24 minutes. It was written by Tom Bidwell, directed by Ian Barnes, and produced by Samantha Waite. A terminally ill 15-year-old boy named David is granted a wish by a charitable foundation named the Dreamscape Charity. His request is not for a trip to Walt Disney World or meeting a famous footballer; his wish is to lose his virginity before he dies. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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