The Namesake(2007)

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Synopsis

When the the Ganguli family moves from Calcutta to New York, they embark upon a lifelong balancing act to meld into a new world without forgetting the old. Though parents Ashoke and Ashima long for the family and culture that enveloped them in India, they take great pride in the opportunities their sacrifices have afforded their children. Paradoxically, their son Gogol is torn between finding his own unique identity without losing his heritage. Even Gogol's name represents the family's journey into the unknown.
When the the Ganguli family moves from Calcutta to New York, they embark upon a lifelong balancing act to meld into a new world without forgetting the old. Though parents Ashoke and Ashima long for the family and culture that enveloped …
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  • March 9, 2007

MPAA Rating

PG-13 (for sexuality/nudity, a scene of drug use, some disturbing images and brief language.)

Genres

Family, Adaptation, Drama

Run Time

2 hours 2 minutes

Distributors

Fox Searchlight Pictures

Box Office

$13,569,248
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Mira Nair

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