The Namesake (2006)
Overview : 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.
Release Date : September 2, 2006
Runtime : 122m
Companies : Fox Searchlight Pictures, Mirabai Films, UTV Motion Pictures, Entertainment Farm, Cine Mosaic
Countries : India, Japan, United States of America
Keywords : new york city, based on novel or book, arranged marriage, india, woman director, immigrant experience, taj mahal, india, kolkata, india