The Big Sick
2017 · Movie · 119 min. · United States
Synopsis of The Big Sick
It tells the story of Pakistan-born aspiring comedian Kumail (Nanjiani), who connects with grad student Emily (Kazan) after one of his standup sets. However, what they thought would be just a one-night stand blossoms into the real thing, which complicates the life that is expected of Kumail by his traditional Muslim parents. When Emily is beset with a mystery illness, it forces Kumail to navigate the medical crisis with her parents, Beth and Terry (Holly Hunter and Ray Romano) who he's never met, while dealing with the emotional tug-of-war between his family and his heart.
Direction Michael Showalter
Cast Kumail Nanjiani · Zoe Kazan · Holly Hunter · Ray Romano · Linda Emond · Vella Lovell · Bo Burnham · Aidy Bryant · Matty Cardarople · Adeel Akhtar · Anupam Kher · Shenaz Treasury · Kurt Braunohler · Rebecca Naomi Jones · Celeste Arias · Myra Turley
Soundtrack Michael Andrews
Screenplay Emily V. Gordon · Kumail Nanjiani
Cinematography Brian Burgoyne
Original title The Big Sick
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