The Namesake

Name: The Namesake
Genre: drama
Released: 2006
Duration: 122 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Kal Penn, Irrfan Khan, Tabu, Jacinda Barrett, Zuleikha Robinson

The Namesake (2006) — drama film. Directed by Mira Nair. Starring Kal Penn, Irrfan Khan, Tabu, Jacinda Barrett. This page maps 5 characters and 3 relationships between them as an interactive character network. Rated 6.8/10 from 193 votes.

Interactive Features for The Namesake

The Namesake offers interactive tools beyond traditional movie databases:

Character Relationship Map — Interactive D3-powered visualization of character connections, alliances, and conflicts. Explore how 5 characters interconnect through 3 relationship links.
AI Story Visualization & Plot Analysis — AI-powered breakdown of story structure, emotional arcs, turning points, and narrative progression.

Story Analysis

A cross-cultural journey exploring how naming, immigration, and loss shape personal identity and family bonds.

Drama · 6.8/10 · 122 min · 2006

The American-born son of Indian immigrants strives to fit in among his fellow New Yorkers despite his family's unwillingness to let go of their traditional ways.