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The Big Sick

by Emily V. Gordon, Kumail Nanjiani

A stand-up comedian attempts to perform his usual set but quickly unravels as he confronts the reality of his girlfriend's critical medical condition. He moves from awkward jokes to a raw, vulnerable confession about his regrets and the terrifying possibility of losing her.

The Bus Stop

by Nabil Shaban

Nazir and Fahmida walk home after a bizarre encounter, discussing their personal histories and their differing views on a traditional Islamic lifestyle. Nazir, currently hiding under a stolen veil to avoid recognition, makes a vulnerable and direct plea for Fahmida to consider him as a serious suitor despite their different pasts.

The Bus Stop

by Ambreen Razia

Fahmida and Nazir debate the double standards of marriage criteria within the Muslim community while riding a bus. As Fahmida challenges Nazir's claims of piety against his prejudices toward single mothers, the conversation reaches a tense breaking point that reveals their differing worldviews.

The Big Sick

by Emily V. Gordon, Kumail Nanjiani

Kumail is confronted by his parents after rejecting an arranged marriage proposal. The tension escalates as he finally admits to his secret life, his lack of faith, and his love for an American woman, leading to a heartbreaking rift with his mother.

The Big Sick

by Emily V. Gordon, Kumail Nanjiani

While sharing a room during a medical crisis, Terry confesses to Kumail that he once cheated on his wife, Beth. Terry struggles to articulate the guilt and the complicated nature of long-term love, while Kumail awkwardly attempts to navigate the uncomfortable revelation.

The Big Sick

by Emily V. Gordon, Kumail Nanjiani

In a high-stress hospital hallway, Terry and Beth argue over whether to transfer their daughter to a better-ranked hospital as her condition worsens. Kumail is caught in the middle of their marital friction and escalating panic as the medical mystery remains unsolved.

The Big Sick

by Emily V. Gordon, Kumail Nanjiani

A stand-up comedian struggles to perform his routine while his girlfriend is in a medically induced coma. He transitions from failing jokes to a raw, vulnerable admission of his guilt and the terrifying reality of her declining health.