The Big Sick

A romantic comedy-drama that is both heartwarming and humorously nuanced, "The Big Sick" tells the true story of Kumail Nanjiani's real-life courtship with Emily V. Gordon, a graduate student who falls into a coma after contracting a mysterious illness. As Kumail navigates his cultural differences and familial expectations, he must also confront his own feelings for Emily - and ultimately, their love becomes a source of strength in the face of adversity.