The Namesake(2006)

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.

Genre: Drama, Family

Director: Mira Nair

Actors: Kal Penn, Tabu, Irrfan Khan, Jacinda Barrett, Zuleikha Robinson, Brooke Smith, Sahira Nair, Jagannath Guha, Ruma Guha Thakurta, Sandip Deb

Release date: 2006-09-02

Country of origin: India, Japan, United States of America

Length: 2h 2m

Ratings:

• 7.5/10
• 85%
• 82/100