the big sick

1/1/2018

Pakistan-born comedian Kumail Nanjiani and grad student Emily Gardner fall in love but struggle as their cultures clash. When Emily contracts a mysterious illness, Kumail finds himself forced to face her feisty parents, his family's expectations, and his true feelings.

Comedy ꞏ Drama ꞏ Romance ꞏ chicago ꞏ illinois ꞏ new york city ꞏ immigrant ꞏ muslim ꞏ roommate ꞏ sadness ꞏ sarcasm ꞏ comedian ꞏ based on true story ꞏ one-man show ꞏ pakistan ꞏ family relationships ꞏ film in film ꞏ matchmaking ꞏ cultural difference ꞏ hospital ꞏ falling in love ꞏ family ꞏ illness ꞏ group of friends ꞏ intercultural relationship ꞏ college student ꞏ uber ꞏ traditional family ꞏ comedy club ꞏ stand-up comedian ꞏ grad school