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The Namesake

2006, Movie, 2h 2min

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.

Country: Japan,India,United States

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Cast:

Sabyasachi Chakraborty

Reviews

Critic Anna Smith

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The performances are enjoyable and Penn proves he can handle a serious lead role.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Roger Ebert

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The movie covers some 25 or 30 years, so it is episodic by nature. What holds it together are the subtle loving performances...

Read full review at Roger Ebert

Critic Toddy Burton

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A complex meditation on family, relationships, and identity, the film traces two generations of the Ganguli family.

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle

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A first-generation American teenager must navigate between his Bengali roots and his American upbringing as he comes of age in New York City. His parents, who moved from Calcutta to New York shortly after their arranged marriage, struggle to hold onto their traditional ways while their children embrace modern American culture. As the family's identities are shaped by their cross-cultural experiences, they must find a balance between honoring their heritage and embracing their new life in America. Along the way, they encounter a range of comedic and poignant situations that challenge their relationships and sense of identity.

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