The Namesake
The Namesake

The Namesake

Two Worlds. One Journey.

September 2, 2006122 min6.8EN
DramaFamily

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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Irrfan Khan
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Jacinda Barrett
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Zuleikha Robinson
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Ruma Guha Thakurta
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Sabyasachi Chakraborty
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Sahira Nair
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Supriya Choudhury
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