A cross-cultural romance blossoms and faces a mysterious illness, forcing a comedian to confront family and true feelings.
Intimate and earnest, with dry wit. A date-night pick at a measured pace. Emotionally it is heavy. Based on true events.
Streaming on Prime Video.
No surprises for an R: some innuendo or implied sex and no real violence.
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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.
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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