Rent The Namesake (2006)
3.6 of 5 from 130 ratings
1h 57min
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- Synopsis:
- Based upon the best-selling novel by Jhumpa Lahiri and brought to screen by acclaimed Indian director Mira Nair, this vibrant celebration of love, loyalty ad family will stir your senses and touch your heart. Kal Penn stars as Gogol Ganguli, a suburban teenager who finds himself caught between his Indian roots and his American birthright as he searches for his own identity. From Calcutta to New York, Googol and his Indian-born parents must somehow strike balance between age-old tradition and the modern-day sensibilities as they search for a patch of common ground.
- Actors:
- Kal Penn, Irrfan Khan, Tabu, Jacinda Barrett, Zuleikha Robinson, Brooke Smith, Sahira Nair, Jagannath Guha, Ruma Guha Thakurta, Sandip Deb, Sukanya, Tanushree Shankar, Sabyasachi Chakraborty, Tamal Ray Chowdhury, Dhruv Mookerji, Supriya Choudhury, Stuart Rudin, Heather MacRae, Sumitra, Kanti
- Directors:
- Mira Nair
- Producers:
- Lydia Dean Pilcher, Mira Nair
- Voiced By:
- Mitali Bhawmik
- Writers:
- Sooni Taraporevala, Jhumpa Lahiri
- Studio:
- 20th Century Fox
- Genres:
- Drama
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Reviews (2) of The Namesake
Want something different - try this - The Namesake review by BE
An intelligent story relating to the changing dynamics affecting a family growing up in both India and America. Beautifully acted, moving and with some fun elements. Also some very interesting shots taken in India. Recommended.
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Left Me Cold - The Namesake review by griggs
The Namesake started off with promise but left me a bit cold. The family’s early struggles in New York were brushed over far too quickly, which made the migrant experience feel oddly minimised. It seemed more interested in showcasing Kal Penn—probably the most familiar face for American audiences—than giving proper space to Irrfan Khan and Tabu, both brilliant actors but sidelined. I kept wanting more from their story, more depth, more feeling. It’s not a bad film by any means, but it felt like it had something richer under the surface that never entirely made it to the screen.
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