Three thousand years of longing: A solitary scholar discovers an ancient

A solitary scholar discovers an ancient bottle while on a trip to Istanbul and unleashes a djinn who offers her three wishes. Filled with reluctance, she is unable to come up with one, so the djinn tries to inspire her with his stories. What would you wish for? Dr Alithea Binnie (Tilda Swinton) is an academic - content with life and a creature of reason. While in Istanbul attending a confere... Dr Alithea Binnie (Tilda Swinton) is an academic... a creature of reason. While in Istanbul, she happens to encounter a Djinn (Idris Elba) who offers her three wishes in exchange for his freedom. At first, she doubts that he is real and she knows all the cautionary tales of wishes gone wrong. Discover reviews, ratings, and trailers for Three Thousand Years of Longing on Rotten Tomatoes. Stay updated with critic and audience scores today!