"I Wish" - a Japanese film

This is a sleepy charmer of a film that slowly, but surely, steals your heart.  The 2 central characters are (pre-teen) brothers, who conspire with the help of their school chums, obliging grandparents & teachers to rendezvous at the crossing point of opposing bullet trains, believing that yelling out their wishes at this site  will ensure their wishes to come true.  Unfortunately many families succumb to divorce.  I only WISH there were minimal collateral damage when families split.  Here the younger son moves away with the father and the older brother stays with his mother and her parents in their hometown which is set against a volcano threatening to erupt.  The love between the two brothers & the pure joy of friendship amongst their school pals is endearing.  The ingenious strategic planning these youngsters conspire to accomplish their goal is remarkable.  This film is so much more than "Goonies."  It is a deeply stirring coming of age story filmed beautifully in and around both cities.  Even the scoring which usually  deters from most films, adds to the enchantment of the film with its Japanese music & lyrics.  I WISH is a film to savor and cherish for the love that bonds the brothers, the joy expressed in young friendships and the wishes they have for themselves and one another.