Why it may be worth watching
- The Namesake combines Drama elements in one feature.
- The principal cast includes Kal Penn, Irrfan Khan, Tabu.
- Viewers currently rate it 6.8/10 from 196 votes.
Movie
The Namesake
Two Worlds. One Journey.
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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Cast
Kal PennGogol / Nikhil
Irrfan KhanAshoke Ganguli
TabuAshima Ganguli
Jacinda BarrettMaxine Ratliffe
Zuleikha RobinsonMoushumi Mazoomdar
Ruma Guha ThakurtaAshoke's Mother
Sabyasachi ChakrabortyAshima's Father
Sahira NairSonali Ganguli
Supriya ChoudhuryAshima's Grandmother
Jhumpa LahiriJhumpa Mashi
Kharaj MukherjeeChhotoo
Glenne HeadlyLydia
Brooke SmithSally
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Who may enjoy it
Best suited to viewers looking for Drama.
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Themes and topics
new york citybased on novel or bookarranged marriageindiawoman directorimmigrant experiencetaj mahal, indiakolkata, india
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