Driven by desperation, Lin Yue finds the tree and makes a wish: to regain his artistic genius and achieve fame. Almost immediately, strange things happen. He begins producing breathtaking, viral-worthy paintings in his sleep. Galleries clamor for his work. Wealth and admiration flood in.
Wishing Tree (奇门遁甲 / Qi Men Dun Jia — though often marketed internationally as Wishing Tree ) wishing tree film
Liu Shu Starring: Zhang Tianai, Wang Ziqi, Xiao Yang Driven by desperation, Lin Yue finds the tree
While modestly budgeted, Wishing Tree gained a small cult following on streaming platforms for its emotional third act and Zhang Tianai’s performance as a woman slowly forgetting how to love. Critics noted it as a more intimate, less action-heavy take on the "wish-gone-wrong" genre compared to big-budget fantasies. Would you like a character breakdown, thematic analysis, or comparison to similar films like The Monkey's Paw or The Green Knight ? Galleries clamor for his work
The unfolds during a raging storm at the tree’s location, where Lin Yue attempts to reverse the wish. He learns that the tree isn’t evil — it’s a neutral force that reflects the wisher’s hidden selfishness. Only an act of genuine self-sacrifice can undo the magic.
But success turns sour when he discovers that his newfound talent is from his childhood best friend and secret love, Xia Meng (Zhang Tianai), a warm-hearted veterinarian. Each masterpiece he creates causes Xia Meng to lose a memory or a physical sense — first taste, then smell, then the ability to feel warmth.