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The Big Sick

Year
2017
Director
Michael Showalter
Runtime
120 min
Genre
Comedy, Drama, Romance
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Synopsis

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.

Festival record

  • LFF 17
  • CAN 17

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Cast

  • Kumail NanjianiKumail Nanjiani
  • Zoe KazanEmily Gardner
  • Holly HunterBeth Gardner
  • Ray RomanoTerry Gardner
  • Anupam KherAzmat Nanjiani
  • Zenobia ShroffSharmeen Nanjiani
  • Adeel AkhtarNaveed Nanjiani
  • Bo BurnhamCJ
  • Aidy BryantMary
  • Kurt BraunohlerChris

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