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.

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