Wish I Was Here is a 2014 American comedy-drama film directed by Zach Braff and co-written with his brother Adam Braff. The film stars Zach Braff, Josh Gad, Ashley Greene, Kate Hudson, Joey King and Mandy Patinkin. The film had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 18, 2014 and was given a limited release on July 18, 2014 by Focus Features. This marked the final film appearances for James Avery and Allan Rich before their deaths on December 31, 2013 and August 22, 2020 respectively.
Plot
Aidan Bloom is a 35-year-old father of two struggling to be an actor in L.A. while his wife, Sarah works a tedious data job. In order to send their kids, Tucker and Grace, to a good school, they rely on help from Aidan’s father, Gabe, who insisted they go to an Orthodox Jewish day school.
When Gabe reveals his cancer has come back, he tells Aidan that he’s decided to put the rest of his money into a new stem cell treatment, meaning his grandchildren can no longer afford to attend their school. After school administrator Rabbi Twersky refuses to provide any aid to the Blooms, Sarah suggests that Aidan homeschool his kids, and their adventure of self-discovery begins. Through teaching them about life his way, Aidan gradually discovers some of the parts of himself he couldn’t find.
His brother Noah is a virtual shut-in who can only be bribed to babysit for his brother and refuses to see his dying father, from whom he is estranged. Noah falls for his neighbour Janine who is a furry costume maker, which gives him the idea to impress her by making a costume for San Diego Comic-Con.
As Gabe nears death, Aidan grows closer to his wife and children, his faith through the support of young Rabbi Rosenberg, his brother and his father.
Cast
Zach Braff as Aidan
Kate Hudson as Sarah
Donald Faison as Anthony
Joey King as Grace
Josh Gad as Noah
Jim Parsons as Paul
Pierce Gagnon as Tucker
Mandy Patinkin as Gabe
Ashley Greene as Janine
Michael Weston as Jerry
Alexander Chaplin as Rabbi Rosenberg
Allan Rich as Rabbi Twersky
James Avery as James McGuire
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