The Big Sick
An awkward true story.
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.
- Year : 2017
- Country : United States of America
- Genre : Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Studio : FilmNation Entertainment, Apatow Productions, Story Ink
- Keyword : chicago, illinois, new york city, immigrant, muslim, roommates, sadness, sarcasm, comedian, based on true story, one-man show, pakistan, family relationships, film in film, matchmaking, cultural difference, hospital, falling in love, family, illness, group of friends, intercultural relationship, college student, uber, traditional family, comedy club, stand-up comedian, grad school
- Director : Michael Showalter
- Cast : Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter, Ray Romano, Anupam Kher, Zenobia Shroff