Shook

Aug 8, 2025

1h 55m

★ 4.0

Overview

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.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Film Forge Productions

Scarborough Films

Shook Trailers

Cast

Ash

Saamer Usmani

Megan

Nina Kiri

Claire

Amy Forsyth

Vijay

Bernard White

Nisha

Pamela Sinha

Dr. Lidstone

Darrin Baker

Hari

Sharjil Rasool

Rohit

Faizan Khan

Dave

Sammy Azero

Woman at Bar

Nayo

Pat

Izad Etemadi

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