The American comedy “16 Wishes” introduces viewers to Abby Jacen, a young person who is not much different from millions of ordinary girls. The plot of the picture is straightforward, it is the story of modern Cinderella, which made so many desires that it went to her harm.
A wish list
Sixteen is an important date in the life of every girl. And so the main character is waiting for her impatiently. Since childhood, Abby has compiled a list of desires that she would like to realize at the age of 16. One of the items on this list was the coolest birthday party.
Abby is friends with the guy Jay, who is in love with her, but hesitates to admit it. At school, she continually conflicts with Krista, the most popular girl. As luck would have it, the girls have a birthday on the same day, and Krista every year tries to ruin Abby's holiday.
Meeting with the Fairy
And then comes the solemn day. Abby turns 16 years old. The girl is sure that this day will be the best in her life. However, troubles begin in the morning, when a swarm of wasps flying out of the nest “occupies” the house of a close-knit family. But at a bus stop, a stranger gives Abby a gift - a small box with sixteen candles. The inscription on the box says that these are magic candles, and it’s worth lighting and blowing out one of them, as soon as the made desire is fulfilled. Matches are also special, magical.
The girl does not believe in such miracles, but still decides to light a candle at number 1, which corresponds to the first desire on her list - a meeting with Joey Lockhart, the world pop star. As soon as the candle goes out, the bus pulls up, a singer comes out of it and congratulates the girl on her birthday. Abby is crazy about happiness. Then the girl lights the eighth candle, and the red car of her dreams appears in front of her.
According to the sorceress who gave Abby a present, the magical power of candles ends at midnight, and you need to make all the wishes before that time. So Abby has the best outfits in the whole school, her volleyball team defeats the Krista team, then she becomes the president of the school council with 100% of the votes, having beaten the same Krista, her eternal rival.
Not all desires must come true
Abby makes another wish, which says that others will stop treating her like a child. The candle goes out and Abby becomes six years older in an instant. Now she is 22 years old. But the problem is that her classmates do not remember her, and Jay in this reality is Krista's boyfriend. In addition, Abby understands that being an adult is not as great as she thought. To live in your own apartment, to work ... She is still a child and is not ready for this! Abby wants to cancel the desire, but this does not work. Before midnight, something needs to be done, otherwise her life will be destroyed. There are still magic candles, can I fix the situation with them?
16 Wishes: Actors and Roles
The role of Abby was played by Debbie Ryan. The actress was born in 1993. She debuted on screen at age 14. “Two on the Road”, “Rebel”, “Private Practice”, “Mighty Physicians” - films in which Debbie Ryan starred after the premiere of “16 Wishes”.
The actors who played the other heroes of the comedy are Jean-Luc Bilodo, Carissa Tynes. Their filmography are small lists. For Bilodo, participation in the filming of “16 Wishes” was not the beginning of a career. The actor starred in such films as "Trick or Treat", "Monster Hunters". He was known for his role in the series "Kyle XY". However, the fame for Jean-Luc Bilodo still came after the films “The Extraordinary Family”, “16 Wishes”.
Actor Gary Smith played in the comedy of the headmaster. He is known for the series "Sliding", "Andromeda." Anna May Routledge also played in 16 Wishes. The actors of this kind and unpretentious comedy are little known outside the United States and Canada, and in their homeland they are hardly ranked among the stars of cinema. So, in the filmography of Anna May Rutledge, the role of Sileste is the most striking. Other actors in the movie “16 Wishes”: Keenan Tracy, Kendall Cross, Patrick Gilmore, Kainan Vib, Joel Simande.