IMDb 6.6 2015 HD

Wish for Tomorrow

Wish for Tomorrow

2015
Drama
90 min NR Australia
4 / 10
6.6 IMDB

Sydney, Australia. Michael, 24, and James, 28, fall in love unbeknown to James' parents. The decision to reveal their relationship to their family is soon followed by a…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Pierre-Nicolas Panasci
Starring
Brayden Dalmazzone / Mitchell Why / Hayley Maher / Jahne Coutts-Smith / Michael Yore / Frank Stead

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

heartfelt tragic moving poignant earnest sensitive challenging emotional impactful sincere relatable somber

Reviews

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Sophia Rossi
Apr 19, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

Navigating the treacherous waters of love, family, and tragedy, 'Wish for Tomorrow' offers a sincere, if somewhat conventional, exploration of its themes. The Sydney setting provides a familiar, grounded context for the unfolding drama. The performances are earnest,…

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David Chen
Apr 19, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

'Wish for Tomorrow' is a deeply affecting and remarkably understated film that confronts profound emotional truths with grace. The performances are uniformly strong, particularly from the lead actors who imbue their characters with a vulnerability that is utterly…

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Isabelle Dubois
Apr 19, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

This Australian drama, 'Wish for Tomorrow,' grapples with significant themes of love, loss, and societal prejudice, all inspired by true events. The central relationship is portrayed with a sincerity that is commendable, and the actors do their best…

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Marcus Thorne
Apr 19, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

'Wish for Tomorrow' is a film that wears its heart on its sleeve, offering a poignant and often gut-wrenching depiction of love's resilience in the face of unimaginable sorrow. The chemistry between the leads is palpable, forming the…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 19, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Set against the familiar canvas of Sydney, 'Wish for Tomorrow' attempts a tender, albeit at times heavy-handed, exploration of love and loss. The performances from Brayden Dalmazzone and Mitchell Why as the central couple carry a genuine emotional…

FAQs

Yes, 'Wish for Tomorrow' centres on the love story between Michael and James, a relationship that becomes a focal point of the narrative. The film explores the challenges they face, particularly in revealing their relationship to James' family and the subsequent repercussions. This exploration of a same-sex relationship within the context of familial acceptance and societal pressures is a core aspect of the film's thematic concerns.