2006· 122 min
Namesake, The
Two Worlds. One Journey.
Drama Romance
6.7 / 10TMDB Score
Summary
After moving from Calcutta to New York, members of the Ganguli family maintain a delicate balancing act between honoring the traditions of their native India and blending into American culture. Although parents Ashoke and Ashima are proud of the sacrifices they make to give their children opportunities, their son Gogol strives to forge his own identity without forgetting his heritage.
Director: Mira Nair
Cast: Kal Penn, Irrfan Khan, Tabu, Jacinda Barrett, Zuleikha Robinson
Tags
based on a bookBGAB LRCbittersweetbollywoodboringcinematographycoming homecoming of ageculture clashDISCOVERING ONE'S HERITAGE
