The Namesake (2006)
9/10
Kal Penn at his peak
13 February 2023
This is a film that deals with an Indian man in America dealing with an identity crisis. This comes into play with regards to his relationship with his parents, in relationships and in general life choices. It's a beautifully written and directed film with much reflection to be had, particularly if you're from a migrant family in a western country. It also stars the great and late Irrfan Khan who does a tremendous job as the protagonist's father.

This is a film for the ages that I feel is underrated and one might argue, deserves a modern remake - it's clear these issues have not completed disappeared from our society.
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