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The Namesake

2006 Drama · 2h 2m
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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.

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Movie Score

68%

Released

September 2, 2006,

Director

Mira Nair

Cast

Kal Penn, Tabu, Irrfan Khan, Jacinda Barrett, Zuleikha Robinson, Ruma Guha Thakurta

Genre

Drama

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Movie Score

68%

Released

September 2, 2006,

Director

Mira Nair

Cast

Kal Penn, Tabu, Irrfan Khan, Jacinda Barrett, Zuleikha Robinson, Ruma Guha Thakurta

Genre

Drama

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