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The Big Sick (2017)

The Big Sick (2017)

Drama Comedy Romance

An awkward true story.

Release Date: 2017, March 30
Directors: Michael Showalter
Countries: United States of America
Production: FilmNation Entertainment, Apatow Productions, Story Ink
Cast: Zach Cherry, Aidy Bryant, Holly Hunter, Matthew Cardarople, Ray Romano, Anupam Kher, Zenobia Shroff, Kumail Nanjiani, Linda Emond, Myra Turley, Adeel Akhtar, Ed Herbstman

Overview:

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.

Keywords:

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