Romantic comedy, drama Monologues

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.

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.