Man with curly hair and stubble smiling outdoors with a blurred green background.
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Man sitting on grass with a train passing by in the background.
Two people sitting at a table in a cafe with coffee cups, engaged in conversation.

SHOOK (2025)

WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY

Amar Wala

Adnan Khan

STARRING

Saamer Usmani

Amy Forsyth

After having lunch with his estranged father, aspiring writer Ashish or “Ash” learns a secret that will force him to balance family, love and success while navigating the divide between the exciting city life he wants and his suburban reality.

  • “Director Amar Wala through his colossally appealing, humor-soaked drama in this year’s TIFF Discovery bonanza.”

    - Film Fest Report

  • “Shook is vulnerable, the movie’s heart and passion push through.”  

    -Sunshine Cineplex

  • “A visually straightforward love letter to Toronto, the film teaches us many things like loving our parents more.” 

    - In The Seats