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"The Namesake"

Mira Nair directed this complex story of a couple from India who move to the United States and raise two children. The kids try to rebel from the traditional Indian ways, dating non-Indians and poo pooing the old fshioned values oof their parents, The protagonist, named after Russion poet/writer Nickolai Gogol, even chnages his name at one point. The story follows the celebrated novel fairly closely, although the venue is moved to NYC and suburbs, rather than Boston. I think it is helpful if you have read the book in oreder to pick up some of the subtleties. Meandering in spots but overall enjoyable.




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Topic - "The Namesake" - rico 13:26:43 04/30/07 (2)

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