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The Namesake

A young American of Indian descent struggles to balance his desire to assimilate with his family's cultural traditions in a bustling New York City setting.

Ashoke Ganguli, a Bengali-speaking man from Calcutta, embarks on a life-changing journey after a train accident. He relocates to America, gets married to Ashima, and starts a family with two children, Gogol and Sonia. The family's travels take them to India, where they face various challenges and undergo significant transformations.

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Info about The Namesake

Studio(s): Fox Searchlight Pictures, Mirabai Films

Originally Released: United States, Sep 02, 2006

Production Countries: India, Japan, United States

Box Office Gross: $2,100,761.00

Budget: $12,000,000.00

Genres:Drama