Film · 2006 · Directed by Mira Nair · Starring Kal Penn, Tabu, Irrfan Khan
A boy of Indian parents grows up in America and struggles with the name his father gave him.
The film follows the novel's story and its two worlds, with warmth and humor.
The book is subtle and gentle, and told over several decades.
The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri
A quiet, beautifully told story about names, belonging and growing up between two worlds.
Who will like it: Readers who like moving stories about family and finding identity.