The Wish

THE WISH features stories of people with serious health conditions and who have a wish they want to see come true. These are wishes that some of us would take for granted, but have become near-impossible for these people. Working with different charity groups and healthcare professionals, social workers, volunteers, and ordinary people, THE WISH shows how these everyday heroes help fulfil the wishes of the people featured, by transforming their hopes into reality. From cancer to heart patients; to those with disabilities or debilitating conditions, each story is an inspiring affirmation and celebration of our humanity.

Cast & Crew

THE WISH features stories of people with serious health conditions and who have a wish they want to see come true. These are wishes that some of us would take for granted, but have become near-impossible for these people. Working with different charity groups and healthcare professionals, social workers, volunteers, and ordinary people, THE WISH shows how these everyday heroes help fulfil the wishes of the people featured, by transforming their hopes into reality. From cancer to heart patients; to those with disabilities or debilitating conditions, each story is an inspiring affirmation and celebration of our humanity.

Ep 1 The Oasis
24 mins

A motorbike accident robbed aircraft engineer Tan Hong Lian of his mobility, but not his spirit. Now in a nursing home, he finds solace in gardening and grooming its plants. His wish is to do more for the residents and share his love and handiwork with them. Can The Wish team grow his green passion into an oasis of something greater?

Ep 1 The Oasis

A motorbike accident robbed aircraft engineer Tan Hong Lian of his mobility, but not his spirit. Now in a nursing home, he finds solace in gardening and grooming its plants. His wish is to do more for the residents and share his love and handiwork with them. Can The Wish team grow his green passion into an oasis of something greater?

Ep 2 The Makeover
24 mins

Meet the Lees – a couple who had their life forever changed by a tragic accident. Now paralysed, Lee Hee Heng relies completely on his wife to care for him. The family needs help to fulfill Hee Heng’s wish, but they must overcome the challenge of cleaning up their cluttered home. All is not lost! Follow The Wish team as they help the Lees transform their living space.

Ep 2 The Makeover

Meet the Lees – a couple who had their life forever changed by a tragic accident. Now paralysed, Lee Hee Heng relies completely on his wife to care for him. The family needs help to fulfill Hee Heng’s wish, but they must overcome the challenge of cleaning up their cluttered home. All is not lost! Follow The Wish team as they help the Lees transform their living space.

Ep 3 A Cause For Celebration
24 mins

The recent years haven’t been easy for married couple Kamsiah and Sulaiman, who are doing their best to get by. After losing their son, their health took a turn for the worse. Find out how The Wish team fulfil their special wishes and help them to rekindle their love for life.

Ep 3 A Cause For Celebration

The recent years haven’t been easy for married couple Kamsiah and Sulaiman, who are doing their best to get by. After losing their son, their health took a turn for the worse. Find out how The Wish team fulfil their special wishes and help them to rekindle their love for life.

Ep 4 Fulfilling Grandma's Dream
23 mins

27-year old Joseph Lee may have brain cancer that's impaired his sight and balance - but he does not let his fragile condition stop him from his mission. He wants to fulfil a childhood dream for the woman who brought him up - his late grandmother. With the help of the Dreammakers team, The Wish team helps Joseph to overcome his physical obstacles and experience an adventure beyond his expectations.

Ep 4 Fulfilling Grandma's Dream

27-year old Joseph Lee may have brain cancer that's impaired his sight and balance - but he does not let his fragile condition stop him from his mission. He wants to fulfil a childhood dream for the woman who brought him up - his late grandmother. With the help of the Dreammakers team, The Wish team helps Joseph to overcome his physical obstacles and experience an adventure beyond his expectations.

Ep 5 The Gift Of Snow
24 mins

12-year old Amelia suffers from a rare genetic disease that has left her unable to communicate and move by herself. She needs to be cared for 24/7 by her mother and sister. Will they be able to overcome her physical issues, and fulfill her wishes of seeing snow and meet her heroes in person?

Ep 5 The Gift Of Snow

12-year old Amelia suffers from a rare genetic disease that has left her unable to communicate and move by herself. She needs to be cared for 24/7 by her mother and sister. Will they be able to overcome her physical issues, and fulfill her wishes of seeing snow and meet her heroes in person?

Ep 6 A Passion For Art
24 mins

15-year old Muhammad Sayfullah has cerebral palsy, a disorder that severely limits his speech and movement. While unable to play sports and games like other kids, Sayfullah has a special passion for art and animals. Find out how The Wish team helped Sayfullah’s digital talents gain public recognition.

Ep 6 A Passion For Art

15-year old Muhammad Sayfullah has cerebral palsy, a disorder that severely limits his speech and movement. While unable to play sports and games like other kids, Sayfullah has a special passion for art and animals. Find out how The Wish team helped Sayfullah’s digital talents gain public recognition.

Ep 7 Renewing Vows
23 mins

Brian Lim is struggling with a rare form of cancer. His illness has also taken a toll on his family, and now he wants to make up for lost time. The Wish team surprises Brian and his wife with a belated honeymoon trip to Greece to renew their vows.

Ep 7 Renewing Vows

Brian Lim is struggling with a rare form of cancer. His illness has also taken a toll on his family, and now he wants to make up for lost time. The Wish team surprises Brian and his wife with a belated honeymoon trip to Greece to renew their vows.

Ep 8 My Beating Heart
24 mins

10 years ago, Effendy Idris lost his career and independence to a life-threatening heart condition. He is now forced to rely on a special machine to stay alive. All he yearns for is to spend more quality time with his loved ones, and a job that allows him to improve the family’s finances. Will his wishes be fulfilled?

Ep 8 My Beating Heart

10 years ago, Effendy Idris lost his career and independence to a life-threatening heart condition. He is now forced to rely on a special machine to stay alive. All he yearns for is to spend more quality time with his loved ones, and a job that allows him to improve the family’s finances. Will his wishes be fulfilled?

Additional Information

Premiered2018
Genresinfo-ed
Seasons1
Parental guidance advised for young children