
24 October 2022
The Big Sick (2017)
The 10th best romantic movie of all time according to Rotten Tomatoes, The Big Sick follows Pakistan-born comedian Kumail and grad student Emily as they 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. Based on the real-life romance between star Kumail Nanjiani and writer Emily V. Gordon.
Ama Grootman S1 on Showmax
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Binnelanders S8-14
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Summertide S1
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