The Namesake

_Kim's Convenience_ without the convenience. A first-generation Bengali-American juggles his parents' expectations and his own desires. Kal Penn's sensitive performance elevates this generational divide story.

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Mira Nair directed The Namesake in 2006. See Mira Nair's full filmography, where to start with Mira Nair, or where to go after you've seen everything by Mira Nair.

The Namesake was released in 2006 (EN original-language production), with a runtime of 122 minutes.