Children of immigrants develop a unique relationship between the cultures of their nationality and America. Torn between their different ethnicities, cultures, and aspirations, they struggle with their identity. However, as they grow older, the children tend to form a cultural imbalance, often favoring their American roots. In Mira Nair’s film adaptation of The Namesake, Gogol struggles with his identity as a Bengali American. Throughout his adolescent years, Gogol negotiates his Bengali roots with his parents, as he tries to fit in as American. Mira Nair’s intention in making this film is to convey the struggle of cultural identity as a child of an immigrant. Gogol’s struggle to change his name demonstrates his conflict with his identity.