Shook (2025)
After a run-in 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.
Casting
- Saamer Usmani — Ash
- Nina Kiri — Megan
- Amy Forsyth — Claire
- Bernard White — Vijay
- Pamela Sinha — Nisha
- Darrin Baker — Dr. Lidstone
- Sharjil Rasool — Hari
- Faizan Khan — Rohit
- Sammy Azero — Dave
- Nayo — Woman at Bar
- Izad Etemadi — Pat
- Shomari Downer — Gilbert
Interesting facts
Shook is a 2024 Canadian drama film, co-written, produced, and directed by Amar Wala.
Production
Wala co-wrote the screenplay with novelist Adnan Khan. In an interview with the Canada Media Fund, Wala cited Good Will Hunting as an inspiration for Shook, hoping to present Scarborough in a similar manner as the former film depicted Boston.
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