Wishing Tree (奇门遁甲 / Qi Men Dun Jia — though often marketed internationally as Wishing 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 ?

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.