The Namesake (2006) chronicles the journey of the Ganguli family as they transition from their beloved Calcutta to the bustling streets of New York, navigating the delicate balance between embracing a new world and preserving their rich cultural heritage. Ashoke and Ashima, portrayed by Irfan Khan and Tabu respectively, grapple with the bittersweet reality of leaving behind the familiar comforts of India while cherishing the opportunities their sacrifices have provided for their children. Their son, Gogol, played by Kal Penn, struggles with the duality of forging his own identity while honoring his roots. Even Gogol's name serves as a poignant symbol of the family's odyssey into the unknown.
The Namesake (2006)
2006 · Movie · 122 min. · United States
Credits
Direction Mira Nair
Cast Kal Penn · Tabu · Irrfan Khan · Jacinda Barrett · Zuleikha Robinson · Glenne Headly · Brooke Smith · Maximiliano Hernández · Jagannath Guha · Ruma Guha Thakurta · Sukanya · Tanushree Shankar · Sabyasachi Chakraborty · Tamal Ray Chowdhury · Dhruv Mookerji · Supriya Choudhury · Stuart Rudin · Heather MacRae · Michael Countryman · Rupak Ginn · Jhumpa Lahiri · Linus Roache · Josh Grisetti · Dan McCabe · Kharaj Mukherjee · Daniel Gerroll · Amy Wright · Jo Yang · Gretchen Egolf · Baylen Thomas · Jeb Brown · Jessica Blank · Benjamin Bauman · Sebastian Roché
Soundtrack Nitin Sawhney
Screenplay Sooni Taraporevala · Jhumpa Lahiri
Cinematography Frederick Elmes
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Title The Namesake
Original title The Namesake
Year 2006
Type Movie
Length 122 min.
Country United States
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