The Big Sick

The 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.

• #comedian
• #illness
• #hospital
• #family
• #grad school
• #group of friends
• #sadness
• #chicago, illinois
• #stand-up comedian
• #muslim
• #family relationships
• #immigrant