The Namesake (2006)

PG-13 ★ 6.7/10 122 min Drama India, Japan, United States English

Director: Mira Nair

Novel: Jhumpa Lahiri
Screenplay by: Sooni Taraporevala

Streaming: Not available

Two Worlds. One Journey.

Description

The American-born son of Indian immigrants strives to fit in among his fellow New Yorkers despite his family's unwillingness to let go of their traditional ways.

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Top Cast

Kal Penn Gogol / Nikhil

Irrfan Khan Ashoke Ganguli

Tabu Ashima Ganguli

Jacinda Barrett Maxine Ratliffe

Zuleikha Robinson Moushumi Mazoomdar

Ruma Guha Thakurta Ashoke's Mother

Sabyasachi Chakraborty Ashima's Father

Sahira Nair Sonali Ganguli

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