The Big Sick Screenplay (Paperback) Emily V Gordon, Kumail Nanjiani

Description: The Big Sick Screenplay (Paperback) Emily V Gordon, Kumail NanjianiCondition: Excellent, slight wear on cover pages in mint condition, no creasing Size 5.5 x 8 113 pages The Big Sick (2017) is a romantic comedy-drama written by comedian Kumail Nanjiani and his wife, Emily V. Gordon. It is based on their real-life courtship and offers a heartfelt, funny, and poignant exploration of love, cultural clashes, and family relationships. Kumail is a struggling stand-up comedian and Uber driver in Chicago who comes from a traditional Pakistani Muslim family. His parents continuously pressure him to participate in arranged marriages with Pakistani women, but Kumail secretly resists, leading a more Americanized lifestyle. He meets Emily Gardner, a grad student, after she heckles him during one of his comedy shows. Their initial one-night stand turns into a blossoming romance, though Kumail hides their relationship from his family due to cultural expectations. When Emily discovers this, it leads to a painful breakup. Soon after, Emily falls gravely ill and is placed in a medically induced coma. Kumail stays by her side at the hospital, where he meets her parents, Beth and Terry. Initially skeptical of Kumail, Emily's parents slowly warm to him as they navigate the emotional strain of Emily's illness together. Meanwhile, Kumail begins to confront his own family’s expectations and the direction of his life. Themes:Cross-Cultural Romance: The film delves into the challenges of intercultural relationships, particularly in the face of family traditions and societal expectations.Family Dynamics: Both Kumail’s traditional Pakistani family and Emily’s quirky, middle-class American family are portrayed with depth and humor.Personal Growth: Kumail’s journey involves grappling with his identity, career ambitions, and commitment to those he loves.

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