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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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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 is streaming on Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is I Wish I Knew on Netflix?

No, I Wish I Knew is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Kanopy.

Is I Wish I Knew on Amazon Prime Video?

I Wish I Knew isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch I Wish I Knew for free?

I Wish I Knew is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.