Shook
Synopsis
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.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-07-22
Top Cast
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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
Pragya Shail
Jaspreet
Krista Bridges
Rebecca
Kelly McNamee
Kate
Zach Eulberg
Sam
Tim Dowler-Coltman
Kyle
Rehan Suleman
Kevin
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 7, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Amar Wala
- Screenplay & Story
- Adnan Khan, Amar Wala
- Original Score
- Kalaisan Kalaichelvan
- Original Title
- Shook
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English, Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Film Forge Productions, Scarborough Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Amar Wala
Adnan Khan, Amar Wala
Kalaisan Kalaichelvan
Peter Hadfield
Shaun Rykiss
Travis Farncombe, Karen Harnisch, Amar Wala
Department Leadership Roster
Amar Wala
Director
Adnan Khan
Writer
Amar Wala
Writer
Nicole Simmons
Production Design
William Ng
Costume Design
Karen Harnisch
Producer
Amar Wala
Producer
Kalaisan Kalaichelvan
Original Music Composer
Shaun Rykiss
Editor
Peter Hadfield
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shook
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What is Shook about?
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.
Who directed Shook?
Shook was directed by Amar Wala.
Who stars in Shook?
The principal cast of Shook includes Saamer Usmani, Nina Kiri, Amy Forsyth, Bernard White, Pamela Sinha.
When was Shook released and how long is it?
Shook was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Shook?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shook was composed by Kalaisan Kalaichelvan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shook?
Shook holds official age classifications: CA: 14A.