Wish 143

Wish 143

Year: 2009

Runtime: 24 mins

Language: English

Director: Ian Barnes

Drama

A fifteen‑year‑old named David, who has only months left to live, is granted a single wish by the Dreamscape Charity. Rather than typical wishes like a trip to Disneyland or meeting footballer Gary Neville, he asks for an hour alone with a naked woman, exposing his deep longing for intimacy and personal freedom before his time ends.

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Timeline & Setting – Wish 143 (2009)

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Location

Children's hospital (cancer ward), Red-light district, Clay pigeon shooting range

Most of the story unfolds in a children's hospital, centering on the cancer ward where David battles illness and time. The urban setting briefly expands to a red-light district as David seeks connection beyond the hospital. A clay pigeon shooting day later frames the final act as a quiet, hopeful escape.

🏥 Hospital 💔 Illness 🧒 Youth 🕊️ Compassion

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Main Characters – Wish 143 (2009)

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David

A 15-year-old patient in the cancer ward who longs to lose his virginity before he dies. He is defiant and restless, yet deeply sensitive, seeking connection and meaning in his last days.

🏥 Illness 🧒 Teen ❤️ Love 🤝 Friendship

The Priest

A compassionate, non-judgmental figure who guides David through difficult moments, offering comfort and moral support rather than condemnation. Their relationship reveals a protective, almost parental bond.

🙏 Guidance 🕊️ Compassion

Amy

David's ex-girlfriend who writes him a letter, acknowledging his illness and expressing care. She cannot be the one to help him lose his virginity, but her words anchor his hope for love in the future.

💌 Letter 💖 Love 💔 Separation

Dreamscape Charity representative

A representative from the charity that asks David for his biggest dream. They drive the plot forward by probing what would truly matter to him in his final days.

🎗️ Charity 💬 Dialogue

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Major Themes – Wish 143 (2009)

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⚰️ Mortality

The film confronts terminal illness head-on, showing the edge between childhood and looming adulthood. David's awareness that time is limited drives his bravest questions and impulses. The unopened letter from Amy and the priest's quiet guidance illuminate how mortality shapes desire, dignity, and the need to be seen.

🤝 Friendship

A bond forms between David and the Priest as they share moments of vulnerability and non-judgment. Their conversations and the clay pigeon shooting day reveal a friendship grounded in care rather than spectacle. The charity's wish-making becomes about authentic presence rather than grand gestures.

🌤 Hope

Despite grim circumstances, small, luminous moments of connection lift the story. David learns that love can exist in friendship, touch, and quiet comforts rather than romantic conquest. The ending suggests hope persists when people choose kindness over cynicism.

Last Updated: October 05, 2025 at 08:38

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