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Paper Flowers at a glance
Paper Flowers is a 2026 drama and family film, running 1h 40m. Its current release status is “Released”. No age rating is published for this title in the United Kingdom yet.
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TMDB has no age certificate for Paper Flowers in the United Kingdom. Check the rating on the service that carries it before watching with children.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 2026-08-21
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Genres
- Drama, Family
- Director
- Mahesh Pailoor
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- Not rated yet
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Availability
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Synopsis
Feature filmBased 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
Cast
8 names
Kapil TalwalkarShalin Shah
Olivia LiangFiona Chang
Karan SoniMilan
Tom Everett ScottDr. Baxter
Faran TahirMr. Shah
Meera SimhanMrs. Shah
West LiangMr. Chang
Jenny GagoNurse NatalieQuestions about Paper Flowers
Quick answersWhere can I watch Paper Flowers in the United Kingdom?
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Is Paper Flowers suitable for children?
No age certificate is published for Paper Flowers in the United Kingdom yet. Check the rating shown by the service that carries it before watching with children.
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What is Paper Flowers about?
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…
How long is Paper Flowers?
Paper Flowers runs for 1h 40m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the Paper Flowers trailer?
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