Paper Flowers

Paper Flowers is a drama based on a true story about Shalin Shah, a university graduate who moves to Peru to volunteer with the Peace Corps, ignoring his girlfriend's and family's expectations. After being diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer, Shalin returns home to face an unexpected future. Supported by his loved ones, he reflects on mortality and gratitude, eventually writing a widely read essay about his experience.

The film was directed by Mahesh Pailoor and written by Mary Krell-Oshi. It stars Kapil Talwalkar in the lead role as Shalin Shah, alongside Olivia Liang as Fiona Chang. The supporting cast includes Karan Soni, Tom Everett Scott, Faran Tahir, and Meera Simhan. Produced by AV Entertainments and Paper Flowers Movie, LLC, the movie was released in the United States on August 21, 2026, with a total runtime of 100 minutes.