Namesake (2006)
Erscheinungsjahr: 2006
Land: India, Japan, United States
Alternative Title: The Namesake, El buen nombre, Името, Nome de Família, Un Nom pour un autre, The Namesake - Zwei Welten, Eine Reise, The namesake - kaima, Idegen név, Il destino nel nome, Imiennik, O Bom Nome, Тезки, Adas
Regisseur: Mira Nair
Writer: Jhumpa Lahiri, Sooni Taraporevala
Production Genre
Produzent: Producer: Anadil Hossain, Dinaz Stafford, Lori Keith Douglas, Lydia Dean Pilcher, Mira Nair, Ronnie Screwvala, Taizo Son, Yukie Kito, Zarina Screwvala
Executive Producer: Yasushi Kotani
Firmen: Cine Mosaic, Entertainment Farm, Fox Searchlight Pictures, Mirabai Films, UTV Motion Pictures
Budget: 12.000.000
Auszeichnungen & Ähnliche
Auszeichnungen: N/A
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Schlüsselwörter
Schlüsselwörter: arranged marriage, based on novel or book, immigrant experience, india, kolkata, india, new york city, taj mahal, india, woman director
Geschichte
The story of 'Namesake' follows the Ganguli family who relocate from Calcutta to New York in search of better opportunities for their children. The parents, Ashoke and Ashima, strive to maintain a balance between preserving their Indian cultural heritage and adapting to American life. Their son, Gogol, struggles with his identity as he grows up in America, feeling torn between his Indian roots and his desire to fit into the new culture. Throughout the film, the family navigates the complexities of immigration, cultural identity, and familial relationships.
Zusammenfassung
'Namesake' is a 2006 drama directed by Mira Nair, which explores themes of immigration, cultural identity, and familial bonds. The film centers around the Ganguli family from Calcutta who move to New York, bringing with them their traditions and heritage. While Ashoke and Ashima are proud of the opportunities they provide for their children, Gogol grapples with his Indian identity in America. The movie is a poignant portrayal of the immigrant experience, showcasing the delicate balance between holding onto one's roots while embracing new cultural norms.
