directed by: Mira Nair, year: 2006
actors: Kal Penn, Tabu, Irrfan Khan, Jacinda Barrett

The Namesake is a poignant exploration of cultural identity and the immigrant experience, based on the novel by Jhumpa Lahiri. It follows Gogol Ganguli, a young man caught between the expectations of his Indian immigrant parents and his own desire to forge an independent American identity. The film delves into themes of family, tradition, and self-discovery, capturing the nuances of cultural assimilation and the struggle to honor one's heritage while embracing a new world.

Cultural Expectations, Drama, Cultural, Immigration, Identity, Family