Paper Flowers(2026)

1h 40m

Release Date: Aug 21, 2026 | Limited

Paper Flowers-a USC grad's quest for change in Peru is cut short by cancer. Back home, he finds strength in family and his college love. Shalin's viral manifesto urges cherishing every moment-a true tale of love, legacy, and now.

Note: Distributed by AV Entertainment Company

Releases

Original Release | Aug 21, 2026

Current Showtimes

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Wed Jun 24
Thu Jun 25
Fri Jun 26
Sat Jun 27
Sun Jun 28
Mon Jun 29
Tue Jun 30

Director & Top Cast

Mahesh Pailoor
Director

Kapil Talwalkar
Shalin Shah

Olivia Liang
Fiona Chang

Karan Soni
Milan Mehta

Tom Everett Scott
Dr. Baxter

Faran Tahir
Jay Shah

Meera Simhan

Reema Shah

West Liang

Mr. Chang

Jeremy Culhane

Dave

Jenny Gago

Nurse Natalie

Luciana Elisa Quinonez

Carlita

Juan Gabriel Pareja

Dr. Salvador

Anita Kalathara

Ami

Casey Gardner

Christy

Dawn Hudson

'Carrie' Hessler-Radelet

Asit Vyas

Shalin's Uncle

Daniel J. Kim

Dustin

Mita Vyas

Shalin's Aunty

Other Details

Country of Origin: United States

Language: English

Summaries

Storyline

After graduating from USC, Shalin Shah sets off for Peru with the Peace Corps, leaving behind his tight-knit family and high school sweetheart. But his dreams of changing the world are shattered when a routine check-up reveals a devastating diagnosis: a rare and aggressive cancer. Forced to return home, Shalin leans on his loved ones for support as he grapples with his mortality. Through their unwavering love, he discovers that the true meaning of life isn't measured in time, but in the richness of each moment. With a renewed zest for life, Shalin pens a viral manifesto, spreading beyond him and inspiring the world to find beauty in every sunset. Based on a true story. — MP