Paper Flowers
7.3
Based on a true story, USC graduate Shalin Shah leaves behind the expectations of his Indian-American family and his girlfriend Fiona to serve as a Peace Corps volunteer in Peru. But when a persistent cough leads to a devastating diagnosis of synovial sarcoma, a rare and aggressive cancer, Shalin is forced to return home and confront a future he never anticipated. Surrounded by his family, Fiona, and his closest friends, he begins to reconsider what it means to live with purpose when time can no longer be taken for granted. As Shalin’s perspective deepens, his reflections on gratitude, love, and mortality inspire the essay “Thank You, Cancer,” which is published by HuffPost and goes viral with readers around the world. A devastatingly beautiful story of family, resilience, and the lasting impact of one life, Paper Flowers is a reminder to cherish the people we love and the moments that give life meaning. #SunsetsForShalin
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Cast
8 people
Kapil Talwalkar
Shalin Shah
Known for
Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist
The 'Burbs
Olivia Liang
Fiona Chang
Known for
Kung Fu
Legacies
Karan Soni
Milan
Known for
Deadpool
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Tom Everett Scott
Dr. Baxter
Known for
The Summer I Turned Pretty
La La Land
Faran Tahir
Mr. Shah
Known for
Iron Man
Elysium
Meera Simhan
Mrs. Shah
Known for
Date Movie
Cross
West Liang
Mr. Chang
Known for
BLUE EYE SAMURAI
Big Sky
Jenny Gago
Nurse Natalie
Known for
StartUp
Deputy
Mahesh Pailoor Director · Mary Krell-Oshi Writer Asit Vyas Story
United States release August 21, 2026 · Produced in United States · Production Paper Flowers Movie, LLC
Production
AV Entertainments
Production
Paper Flowers Movie, LLC
Production
United States
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Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
United States · June 20, 2024
Premiere · Dances With Films Festival
United States · August 21, 2026
Limited theatrical
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