(Paper Flowers)

Content: 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

Countries:

United States of America

Genres:

Drama,

Family

Runtime:

100 minutes

Year:

2026

Directors:

Mahesh Pailoor

Production companies:

AV Entertainments,

Paper Flowers Movie, LLC

Actors:

Shalin Shah

Fiona Chang

Milan

Dr. Baxter

Mr. Shah

Crews:

Producer

Director

Writer

Story

Line Producer