Young Gogol and father out on the beach.
Named after his father’s favorite author, he is born in the USA, but maintains Bengali roots.
Not so much a coming of age tale, instead showing his relations with family and girlfriends.
The latter are a series of cultural misunderstandings, and the lure of the old flame.
Leisurely paced film should resonate with all immigrants, from whatever nation.
Sidetrips to Delhi beautifully shot, whereas New York seems in eternal winter.
