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sexuality/nudiity, a scene of drug use, some disturbing images and brief language
Plot: What's the story about?
"The Namesake" is the story of the Ganguli family whose move from Calcutta to New York evokes a lifelong balancing act to meld to a new world without forgetting the old. Though parents Ashoke and Ashima (Irfan Khan, Tabu) long for the family and culture that enveloped them in India, they take great pride in the opportunities their sacrifices have afforded their children. Paradoxically, their son Gogol (Kal Penn) is torn between finding his own unique identity without losing his heritage. Even Gogol's name represents the family's journey into the unknown.
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Who stars in The Namesake: Cast List
A Mighty Heart, Billo Barber
Smile, Better Off Single
Hidalgo, The Merchant of Venice
Life of Pi
Poseidon, Hide and Seek
Who's making The Namesake: Crew List
A look at the The Namesake behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Mira Nair last directed Queen of Katwe and The Reluctant Fundamentalist. The film's writer Sooni Taraporevala last wrote Ballet Boys.
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Production: What we know about The Namesake?
Key Facts
- Said Director Mira Nair of her most personal project to date: "The Namesake encompasses in a deep humane way the tale of millions of us who have left one home for another, who have known what it means to combine the old ways with the new world, who have left the shadow of our parents to find ourselves for the first time."
Filming Timeline
- 2004 - December: The film was set to Completed status.
The Namesake Release Date: When was the film released?
The Namesake was a release in 2007 on Friday, March 9, 2007. There were 1 other movie released on the same date, including 300.
The Namesake DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: When was the film released?
The Namesake was released on DVD & Blu-ray on Tuesday, November 27, 2007 .