# The Namesake (2007)

> A Bengali American son struggles to reconcile an inherited name, his parents' migration story, and the life he is building for himself.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/10092

## Facts

- Runtime: 122 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Mira Nair
- Cast: Kal Penn, Irrfan Khan, Tabu, Jacinda Barrett, Zuleikha Robinson, Ruma Guha Thakurta, Sabyasachi Chakraborty, Sahira Nair
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0433416/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: melancholic, wistful, intimate, quiet evening, literary adaptation night

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of identity and belonging across continents and generations.

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