Based on a true story, Paper Flowers follows Shalin Shah, a compassionate USC graduate who leaves behind the expectations of his Indian-American family and the life he has built with his longtime girlfriend Fiona, to serve as a Peace Corps volunteer in Peru. Driven by a desire to make a meaningful difference, Shalin embraces the uncertainty of a path that feels wholly his own.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.

GENRE: Biopic, Drama
MPAA RATING: No Rating
RUN TIME: 1h 40m
RELEASE DATE: November 19, 2025
STARRING: Kapil Talwalkar, Olivia Liang, Karan Soni, Tom Everett Scott, Faran Tahir
DIRECTOR(S): Mahesh Pailoor
PRODUCER(S): Asit Vyas
WRITER(S): Mary Krell-Oishi
STUDIO: Independent
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