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I Wish I Knew 2020

Acclaimed filmmaker Jia Zhangke explores the multifaceted story of Shanghai in this documentary. Through interviews with a variety of residents—including politicians' children, former soldiers, and artists—the film examines the city’s complex past and present. Recurring scenes of Zhao Tao walking through the World Expo Park provide a contemplative thread as the narrative flows through Shanghai's turbulent 20th-century history.

Acclaimed filmmaker Jia Zhangke explores the multifaceted story of Shanghai in this documentary. Through interviews with a variety of residents—including politicians' children, former soldiers, and artists—the film examines the city’s complex past and present. Recurring scenes of Zhao Tao walking through the World Expo Park provide a contemplative thread as the narrative flows through Shanghai's turbulent 20th-century history.

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I Wish I Knew does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Ratings and Reviews for I Wish I Knew

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Metacritic

83

Metascore

6.2

User Score

Rotten Tomatoes
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100%

TOMATOMETER

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69%

User Score

TMDB

66

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I Wish I Knew – Official U.S. Trailer

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