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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.

movie

Status: Released

Released Date: 2006-09-02

Runtime: 122 mins

Director: Mira Nair

Spoken language: বাংলা, Český, Français, हिन्दी, English

Genres: Drama

Original title: The Namesake

Production Companies: Fox Searchlight Pictures, Mirabai Films, UTV Motion Pictures, Cine Mosaic, Entertainment Farm

Production Countries: India, Japan, United States of America

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