In the city of Chattana, all light is controlled by the Governor, a powerful figure who brought order after a devastating fire. To the rich, his magical orbs bring safety and brilliance. To the poor, they highlight the deep divide between privilege and struggle. Pong, a boy born in Namwon Prison, believes light means freedom. But when he escapes, he discovers a harsh truth: the world outside is just as unjust as the one behind bars. Marked by a prison tattoo, Pong becomes a symbol of defiance but also a target.

Nok, the prison wardens daughter, is determined to capture Pong and restore her family’s reputation. Raised to value law and order above all, she follows Pong through the dark canals and crowded streets of Chattana, only to uncover unsettling secrets that shake her beliefs.

Set in a richly imagined Thai-inspired world, A Wish in the Dark is a powerful and fast-paced reimagining of Les Misrables. It explores the meaning of justice, the cost of obedience, and the courage it takes to challenge what seems unchangeable. Can one boys hope outshine a city ruled by control and fear?