The Namesake
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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The Namesake
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Sep 2, 2006
Runtime
2h 2m
Genres
Drama
User Score
68%
Original Title
The Namesake
Production Companies
Fox Searchlight Pictures, Mirabai Films, UTV Motion Pictures, Entertainment Farm (EF), Cine Mosaic
Director
Mira Nair
Budget
$12,000,000
Revenue
$20,354,321
Description
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.
