Paper Flowers 

Director: Mahesh Pailoor
Starring: Kapil Talwalkar, Olivia Liang, Karan Soni, Tom Everett Scott
Run time: 101 mins | Recommended Certificate: 12A
Language: English | Year: 2024 | Country: USA

Opening Gala

Based on a true story, Gujarati American Shalin Shah’s biggest worry is keeping his traditional values dad from finding out he’s in a long term romance with Chinese American girlfriend Fiona. As they face the prospect of attending different colleges, the two young lovers struggle to find a way to stay together. However, a much larger challenge turns this teenage romance into desperate turmoil, as Shalin is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness that shakes the family’s aspirations. As Shalin rethinks his future, he decides to make every day count. A guaranteed tearjerker that will leave you inspired.

Q&A with director Mahesh Pailoor

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