The Namesake
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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.
Storyline
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.
Released
2006
Runtime
2h 2min
Director
Budget
$12,000,000
Revenue
$20,354,321
Status
Released
Language
English
Production
Fox Searchlight Pictures, Mirabai Films, UTV Motion Pictures, Entertainment Farm, Cine Mosaic
Genre
