The parents see their children's actions as rebellious the children view their parents as backward and clinging to outmoded lifestyles. This can cause pain and anxiety and create rifts between generations. Those children, growing up under the umbrella of Western influence, often reject all or a part of their parents' culture. They come to the United States and make sacrifices so their children can have better opportunities. The film confronts common problems faced by immigrants. The Namesake is a chronicle not so much of events but of individuals and the ways in which tension develops between them and how each makes peace with who he or she is. By carefully developing her characters and allowing us to believe the exist beyond what is shown on screen, director Mira Nair is able to cover 25 years without making the audience feel that the plot leaps forward awkwardly or that story gaps are left unfilled. The Namesake is an affecting drama spanning two generations of an Indian American family and exploring the generational and cultural conflicts that arise as a result of their assimilation into society.
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