Shook (2024)

Amar Wala expands on his 2018 short drama, presenting the story of Ashish, a writer facing difficulties in selling his first novel. His life takes a turn when he falls in love with Claire and discovers that his father, his father, from whom he is estranged, has Parkinson's, forcing him to rethink some things. Set in Scarborough, Canada, the film is notable for its attention to local detail, as the protagonist expresses a deep connection to the place he proudly calls home.