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I Wish I Knew

6.620102h 5mMovieDocumentaryHistory

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.

DirectorJia Zhangke
WriterJia Zhangke

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Jia Zhangke

ZTZhao Tao
Zhao Tao
Self
CDChen Danqing
Chen Danqing
Self
HHHou Hsiao-hsien
Hou Hsiao-hsien
Self
WTWang Tung
Wang Tung
Self
WWWei Wei
Wei Wei
Self
RPRebecca Pan
Rebecca Pan
Self
HHHan Han
Han Han
Self
LGLim Giong
Lim Giong
Self
MF
Ming-yi Fei
Self
CYCao Yindi
Cao Yindi
Yuehong Xing
HC
Hsin-i Chang
Self
MD
Mei-Ru Du
Self

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I Wish I Knew — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams I Wish I Knew?

I Wish I Knew isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store. It's not on Netflix.

Is I Wish I Knew on Netflix?

No, I Wish I Knew is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

Is I Wish I Knew on Amazon Prime Video?

No, I Wish I Knew isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch I Wish I Knew for free?

I Wish I Knew isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.