directed by: Michael Showalter, year: 2017
actors: Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter, Ray Romano

The Big Sick is a romantic comedy that tells the real-life story of Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon's cross-cultural relationship. Kumail, a Pakistani comedian, falls for Emily, an American graduate student. Their romance faces challenges when Emily falls ill with a mysterious disease, leaving her in a coma. Kumail must navigate the clash between his family's expectations and his growing love for Emily while bonding with her parents who are dealing with the crisis.

Intercultural Relationships, Comedy, Illness, Family Dynamics, Romance, Unexpected Romance, Family Expectations, Wit