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:
Chicago, illinois
New york city
Immigrant
Muslim
Roommate
Sadness
Sarcasm
Comedian
Based on true story
One-man show
Pakistan
Family relationships
Film in film
Matchmaking
Cultural difference
Hospital
Falling in love
Family
Illness
Group of friends
Intercultural relationship
College student
Uber
Traditional family
Comedy club
Stand-up comedian
Grad school
Movie tag line: "An awkward true story."
Character: Kumail Nanjiani
Character: Emily Gardner
Character: Beth Gardner
Character: Terry Gardner
Character: Azmat Nanjiani