The Wishing Tree

Evan Farnsworth is a literature teacher at a college in Maine who has recently become a widower. During the winter break, he supervises a small group of students who have remained on campus. One student, Andrew, is forced to perform community service at a local holiday tree decorated with handwritten wishes after getting into trouble with the police. Through the influence of this tradition and the guidance of their professor, the students form a close bond and find a sense of family.

This 2012 television movie is a blend of comedy and romance produced in Canada and the United States. It was directed by Terry Ingram and represents the second of 15 films he has directed, following Past Lies and preceding Love on the Sidelines. The screenplay was written by Michael J. Murray. The cast features Jason Gedrick in the role of Professor Farnsworth, alongside Erica Cerra, Carrie Genzel, Richard Harmon, Amitai Marmorstein, and Emmalyn Estrada.

The film has received a moderate response from viewers. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 6.3/10 based on 861 votes, while on TMDB it has a rating of 5.8/10 from 20 votes.