‘The Big Sick’ is a film based on the real-life courtship between Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon.

The film 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.

“Hilarious and heartbreaking with no clear trajectory, frequently catching viewers off guard, it’s a rom-com of both heart and brain about a couple tested by illness and clashing cultures.”  (Peter Howell – The Toronto Star).

Director: Michael Showalter
Cast:: Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter
Year: 2017
Runtime: 119 min
Country: USA
Language: English, Urdu

(text courtesy of Kicking Horse Culture)

Tickets for The Big Sick’ are purchased at the door (cash only, please):

• Adult members – $12 (+GST)
• Adult non-members – $12 (+GST)
• Student – $5 (+GST)