Storyline

Kumail (Kumail Nanjiani), in the middle of becoming a budding stand-up comedian, meets Emily (Zoe Kazan). Meanwhile, a sudden illness sets in forcing Emily to be put into a medically-induced coma. Kumail must navigate being a comedian, dealing with tragic illness, and placating his family's desire to let them fix him up with a spouse, while contemplating and figuring out who he really is and what he truly believes.

Plot Keywords

interracial love, arranged marriage, stand up comedy, illness, family relationships, based on true story, hospital, chicago illinois, comedian, coma, infection, backstage, nurse, telling a joke, racism, husband wife relationship, ends with real life photos, actor playing himself, confession, talking about sex

Short Review

...a universality that should prove broad enough for even the most close-minded of viewers...

Trailer

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