3 00:00:08,176 --> 00:00:11,212 (rousing orchestral fanfare playing) 4 00:00:56,224 --> 00:00:59,560 (bell clangs, train whistle blows) 5 00:01:16,610 --> 00:01:18,512 : Ah... 6 00:01:24,918 --> 00:01:26,887 MAN: Mm. What are you reading? 7 00:01:26,954 --> 00:01:29,323 Hm? 8 00:01:29,390 --> 00:01:32,226 The Overcoat by Gogol. 9 00:01:32,293 --> 00:01:34,362 Gogol? Uh-huh. 10 00:01:34,428 --> 00:01:35,263 Mm-mm. 11 00:01:35,329 --> 00:01:37,331 Never heard of him. 12 00:01:50,711 --> 00:01:51,879 Hmm. 13 00:01:54,182 --> 00:01:58,652 (train rumbling, dog barking, birds chirping) 14 00:02:04,225 --> 00:02:05,559 Seen much of this world? 15 00:02:05,626 --> 00:02:07,561 Uh-uh. I went to Delhi once. 16 00:02:07,628 --> 00:02:11,165 Every year I visit my grandfather in Dungarpur. 17 00:02:11,232 --> 00:02:12,866 No, no, no, no, no, no, no. 18 00:02:12,933 --> 00:02:15,169 : Not this world. 19 00:02:15,236 --> 00:02:17,905 I mean, England, America. 20 00:02:17,971 --> 00:02:20,341 I was in England for two years. 21 00:02:20,408 --> 00:02:22,210 It was like a dream. 22 00:02:22,276 --> 00:02:25,913 Sparkling clean streets. 23 00:02:25,979 --> 00:02:28,115 Nobody spitting on the road. 24 00:02:28,182 --> 00:02:30,384 Have you ever thought of going abroad? 25 00:02:30,451 --> 00:02:31,819 No. 26 00:02:31,885 --> 00:02:33,187 You should. 27 00:02:33,254 --> 00:02:34,388 You are young. 28 00:02:34,455 --> 00:02:36,457 You are free. 29 00:02:44,965 --> 00:02:47,268 You will never regret it. 30 00:02:47,335 --> 00:02:50,137 My grandfather always says that is what books are for. 31 00:02:50,204 --> 00:02:51,239 Hmm. 32 00:02:51,305 --> 00:02:53,841 To travel without moving an inch. 33 00:02:53,907 --> 00:02:55,643 : Mmm. 34 00:02:55,709 --> 00:02:57,645 To each his own. 35 00:03:24,672 --> 00:03:27,441 * * 36 00:03:51,932 --> 00:03:54,335 * * 37 00:04:20,361 --> 00:04:24,264 * * 38 00:04:31,672 --> 00:04:36,276 (woman wailing song in native language) 39 00:04:57,765 --> 00:04:59,933 Show us. 40 00:05:36,169 --> 00:05:39,039 * * 41 00:06:47,407 --> 00:06:48,976 Hm? 42 00:06:49,042 --> 00:06:51,011 Mmm... 43 00:07:13,066 --> 00:07:15,135 (indistinct conversations in distance) 44 00:07:34,387 --> 00:07:37,525 It's not just that she is my daughter... 45 00:07:37,591 --> 00:07:40,794 (father continues indistinctly) 46 00:08:04,718 --> 00:08:08,488 Uh, my son has been living abroad... 47 00:08:08,556 --> 00:08:10,257 for the last two years. 48 00:08:10,323 --> 00:08:12,125 He's in New York. 49 00:08:12,192 --> 00:08:15,028 He's doing his PhD in the field of fiber optics. 50 00:08:15,095 --> 00:08:16,564 Hm? 51 00:08:16,630 --> 00:08:18,799 Hmm... hmm. 52 00:08:22,035 --> 00:08:23,804 Our daughter's best subject is English. 53 00:08:38,586 --> 00:08:41,689 I wandered lonely as a cloud 54 00:08:41,755 --> 00:08:45,859 That floats on high o'er vales and hills 55 00:08:45,926 --> 00:08:49,229 When all at once I saw a crowd... 56 00:08:49,296 --> 00:08:53,466 A host of golden daffodils. 57 00:08:53,533 --> 00:08:56,103 : This was my father's 58 00:08:56,169 --> 00:08:57,705 favorite poem. 59 00:08:57,771 --> 00:08:59,807 Used to read a lot, my father. 60 00:09:01,875 --> 00:09:03,010 Please. 61 00:09:05,646 --> 00:09:07,748 My child? 62 00:09:07,815 --> 00:09:10,183 Have you ever flown in a plane? 63 00:09:12,452 --> 00:09:14,387 Will you be able to go 64 00:09:14,454 --> 00:09:16,690 halfway across the world? 65 00:09:16,757 --> 00:09:18,592 Live in a cold city... 66 00:09:18,659 --> 00:09:21,629 with freezing winters... 67 00:09:38,445 --> 00:09:39,512 Huh? Oh! 68 00:11:02,029 --> 00:11:04,197 * * 69 00:12:30,650 --> 00:12:33,286 It is freezing today outside. 70 00:12:36,523 --> 00:12:38,859 Bread... milk... 71 00:12:38,926 --> 00:12:41,094 apple tea... 72 00:12:41,161 --> 00:12:43,163 The rest we'll buy from the Indian shop 73 00:12:43,230 --> 00:12:44,898 after I come home in the evening. 74 00:12:54,942 --> 00:12:58,411 How are you feeling? 75 00:13:00,313 --> 00:13:02,349 It will take you several days to recover. 76 00:13:02,415 --> 00:13:06,419 After all, you've just flown halfway around the world. 77 00:13:12,759 --> 00:13:15,462 It is the American way. 78 00:13:16,663 --> 00:13:19,032 Now go, go. 79 00:13:19,099 --> 00:13:20,901 (speaks native language) 80 00:13:22,169 --> 00:13:23,971 Okay. 81 00:13:34,247 --> 00:13:35,682 Hot and cold water, too. 82 00:13:37,017 --> 00:13:40,187 Red one and blue one. 83 00:13:40,253 --> 00:13:41,754 Don't confuse between the two. 84 00:13:41,821 --> 00:13:43,023 You will get burned. 85 00:13:43,090 --> 00:13:45,392 And you can drink water straight from the tap. 86 00:13:45,458 --> 00:13:48,095 No need to boil it. 87 00:13:48,161 --> 00:13:49,762 Our washing machine is just down the street. 88 00:13:49,829 --> 00:13:51,431 I will show you when I come home. 89 00:13:57,237 --> 00:13:58,405 Now... 90 00:14:05,478 --> 00:14:06,813 Once you are settled, 91 00:14:06,880 --> 00:14:08,949 I will take you to my department 92 00:14:09,016 --> 00:14:11,684 and introduce you to my professor here. 93 00:14:11,751 --> 00:14:12,986 You won't believe it. 94 00:14:30,837 --> 00:14:33,907 * * 95 00:14:55,795 --> 00:14:58,932 * * 96 00:15:22,022 --> 00:15:24,124 * * 97 00:15:32,966 --> 00:15:34,934 Just a minute. 98 00:15:35,002 --> 00:15:36,403 No, no, no, no, no, no! 99 00:15:44,244 --> 00:15:46,213 ASHIMA: I am very happy. 100 00:15:46,279 --> 00:15:49,349 And everything here is wonderful. 101 00:15:49,416 --> 00:15:52,719 The plane journey was long but enjoyable. 102 00:15:52,785 --> 00:15:54,821 And I'm feeling fine. 103 00:15:54,887 --> 00:15:56,756 How is Rini? 104 00:15:56,823 --> 00:15:59,059 The house is very nice. 105 00:15:59,126 --> 00:16:01,061 Big, with lots of windows. 106 00:16:01,128 --> 00:16:03,396 Do you know... 107 00:16:03,463 --> 00:16:05,365 over here... 108 00:16:05,432 --> 00:16:07,634 we get gas all day and all night. 109 00:16:15,975 --> 00:16:17,644 I mean, who asked you to wash my clothes? 110 00:16:22,515 --> 00:16:24,184 We only have so much money to buy... 111 00:16:24,251 --> 00:16:25,552 Where are you going? 112 00:16:25,618 --> 00:16:26,453 Hel... 113 00:16:33,926 --> 00:16:34,827 Ashima. 114 00:16:34,894 --> 00:16:36,996 Ashima? 115 00:16:38,331 --> 00:16:40,133 Open the door, Ashima. 116 00:16:49,642 --> 00:16:50,610 I'm sorry. 117 00:16:50,677 --> 00:16:52,579 Ashima. 118 00:16:54,747 --> 00:16:56,083 Your intention was good. 119 00:16:56,149 --> 00:16:57,817 It was my mistake not to tell you. 120 00:16:57,884 --> 00:16:59,686 Ashima, please, open the door. 121 00:17:09,429 --> 00:17:11,098 Please? 122 00:17:42,529 --> 00:17:45,132 Sorry, Baba. 123 00:17:46,266 --> 00:17:48,401 ASHOKE: Take One or Three train 124 00:17:48,468 --> 00:17:53,039 from here all the way to... 125 00:17:53,106 --> 00:17:55,175 Fulton Street. 126 00:17:55,242 --> 00:17:58,378 Get out of the station, ask anybody... 127 00:18:27,474 --> 00:18:30,410 * * 128 00:18:59,105 --> 00:19:02,141 * * 129 00:19:49,856 --> 00:19:51,391 Uh... 130 00:20:17,884 --> 00:20:21,954 (singing tranquil melody in native language) 131 00:21:09,135 --> 00:21:11,103 Do you have a longer frock? 132 00:21:11,170 --> 00:21:12,405 What's that? 133 00:21:12,472 --> 00:21:15,408 Uh... I need to here. 134 00:21:15,475 --> 00:21:17,644 And hide those gorgeous legs? 135 00:21:17,710 --> 00:21:20,212 Here we go. Let's get you under the covers. Here we go. 136 00:21:20,279 --> 00:21:22,615 All right. 137 00:21:23,550 --> 00:21:26,386 Time those contractions. 138 00:23:04,016 --> 00:23:07,420 Being rescued was the first miracle of my life. 139 00:23:07,487 --> 00:23:10,590 You are the second. 140 00:23:24,303 --> 00:23:28,007 Mrs. Ganguli, I'm Mr. Wilcox. 141 00:23:29,676 --> 00:23:32,211 You, um, have a name for the baby? 142 00:23:32,278 --> 00:23:33,412 One minute. 143 00:23:33,480 --> 00:23:34,914 My husband is coming. 144 00:23:37,049 --> 00:23:38,585 Yes, the name. 145 00:23:38,651 --> 00:23:40,953 We are waiting for my wife's grandmother to choose. 146 00:23:41,020 --> 00:23:42,689 Will she be here soon? 147 00:23:42,755 --> 00:23:45,324 She is in India. 148 00:23:45,391 --> 00:23:47,560 She is more than 85 years old. 149 00:23:47,627 --> 00:23:49,529 But there is no hurry. 150 00:23:49,596 --> 00:23:51,230 Some of my cousins, you know, they were not named 151 00:23:51,297 --> 00:23:52,932 until they were six years old. 152 00:23:52,999 --> 00:23:54,967 Until then they were all called by their daknams only. 153 00:23:55,034 --> 00:23:56,268 Daknams? 154 00:23:56,335 --> 00:23:57,269 Pet names. 155 00:23:57,336 --> 00:23:58,638 We all have two names. 156 00:23:58,705 --> 00:24:00,540 One pet name-- daknam. 157 00:24:00,607 --> 00:24:01,874 One good name-- bhalonam. 158 00:24:01,941 --> 00:24:05,444 Unfortunately in this country a baby can't be released 159 00:24:05,512 --> 00:24:07,714 from the hospital without a birth certificate, 160 00:24:07,780 --> 00:24:09,882 and a birth certificate requires a name. 161 00:24:09,949 --> 00:24:13,385 How about "Baby Boy Ganguli"? 162 00:24:13,452 --> 00:24:15,221 Baby Boy? 163 00:24:15,287 --> 00:24:18,224 Uh, uh, till the letter arrives. 164 00:24:18,290 --> 00:24:19,492 Afterward we can change it? 165 00:24:19,559 --> 00:24:21,393 Is that what we should do? 166 00:24:21,460 --> 00:24:22,629 I wouldn't. 167 00:24:22,695 --> 00:24:24,296 Endless red tape. 168 00:24:24,363 --> 00:24:25,565 Expensive, too. 169 00:24:25,632 --> 00:24:26,833 Sleep on it. 170 00:24:29,068 --> 00:24:32,805 Baby Boy Ganguli? 171 00:24:35,374 --> 00:24:37,544 Gogol. 172 00:24:39,812 --> 00:24:41,781 Gogoloo. 173 00:24:43,449 --> 00:24:45,518 What do you say? 174 00:24:45,585 --> 00:24:48,420 We could call him Gogol. 175 00:24:48,487 --> 00:24:50,590 Till the letter arrives. 176 00:24:50,657 --> 00:24:53,192 Later we could change it on the birth certificate. 177 00:24:56,295 --> 00:24:58,064 Mmm. 178 00:24:58,130 --> 00:25:01,601 We would not be here but for Gogol's blessings. 179 00:25:03,636 --> 00:25:05,171 Hold still. 180 00:25:05,237 --> 00:25:06,372 Hold still. 181 00:25:06,438 --> 00:25:08,507 Don't move. 182 00:25:08,575 --> 00:25:11,077 One, two, three. 183 00:25:11,143 --> 00:25:12,945 Say "cheese." 184 00:25:41,608 --> 00:25:43,209 ...Gogol! 185 00:25:43,275 --> 00:25:45,645 Gogol! Hey, lady-killer! 186 00:26:04,631 --> 00:26:08,467 Think of Gogol's future. 187 00:26:08,534 --> 00:26:11,370 This is the land of opportunity, Ashima. 188 00:26:11,437 --> 00:26:13,973 He can become whatever he wants, 189 00:26:14,040 --> 00:26:16,008 study whatever he desires. 190 00:26:16,075 --> 00:26:18,510 You know, options are limitless. 191 00:26:18,577 --> 00:26:21,180 Don't you want to give him that? 192 00:26:21,247 --> 00:26:23,249 Huh? 193 00:26:33,693 --> 00:26:35,461 Here you go. 194 00:26:35,527 --> 00:26:37,463 Thanks. You're welcome. 195 00:26:37,529 --> 00:26:39,565 Come here. 196 00:26:39,632 --> 00:26:41,567 Yeah. 197 00:26:41,634 --> 00:26:42,902 Fish. 198 00:26:42,969 --> 00:26:44,303 Leave it, leave it, leave it. 199 00:26:44,370 --> 00:26:46,238 Come. Come. 200 00:26:56,783 --> 00:26:59,652 Don't go so far 201 00:26:59,719 --> 00:27:01,487 that I cannot see you! 202 00:27:01,553 --> 00:27:03,723 He's too little! 203 00:27:22,775 --> 00:27:24,110 MAN: Welcome to suburbia, Ashoke. 204 00:27:24,176 --> 00:27:25,678 You have a beautiful house, Ashoke. 205 00:27:25,745 --> 00:27:27,046 Congratulations. 206 00:27:27,113 --> 00:27:29,181 Everything is bought in a yard sale. 207 00:27:29,248 --> 00:27:30,750 Ashima does not like it, 208 00:27:30,817 --> 00:27:32,785 but I say, what is wrong with it, you know? 209 00:27:32,852 --> 00:27:35,855 Even my chairman, who lives in a huge mansion, 210 00:27:35,922 --> 00:27:38,691 wears a tie he had bought for 50 cents. 211 00:27:40,392 --> 00:27:42,194 That is America, Ashoke. 212 00:27:43,529 --> 00:27:44,563 Hey, guys. 213 00:27:44,630 --> 00:27:48,167 Hey, kids, catch it. 214 00:27:48,234 --> 00:27:50,202 ASHIMA: Gogol? 215 00:27:51,704 --> 00:27:53,572 Where are you? 216 00:27:53,639 --> 00:27:57,109 Hey, Gogoli. 217 00:28:00,079 --> 00:28:02,214 Poor Baba. 218 00:28:02,281 --> 00:28:04,683 He's probably feeling very left out 219 00:28:04,751 --> 00:28:07,186 because of his sister Sonia's naming ceremony. 220 00:28:07,253 --> 00:28:09,121 Is he going to be called Gogol in school? 221 00:28:09,188 --> 00:28:10,456 No. 222 00:28:10,522 --> 00:28:12,224 We have decided on a good name. 223 00:28:12,291 --> 00:28:13,292 Finally. 224 00:28:13,359 --> 00:28:14,560 What is it? 225 00:28:14,626 --> 00:28:16,729 Nikhil. Bah. 226 00:28:16,796 --> 00:28:18,765 The all-encompassing one. 227 00:28:18,831 --> 00:28:22,701 Of course they will turn it into Nick, you know. 228 00:28:22,769 --> 00:28:24,636 Gogol? 229 00:28:24,703 --> 00:28:27,306 Hey, Gogol. 230 00:28:30,076 --> 00:28:31,577 Missing your sister's ceremony, huh? 231 00:28:31,643 --> 00:28:34,313 Hey, Gogoli. 232 00:28:34,380 --> 00:28:36,048 I found him! 233 00:28:36,115 --> 00:28:38,284 GOGOL: I don't like the baby. 234 00:28:41,754 --> 00:28:44,490 Sonia, eat this. 235 00:28:44,556 --> 00:28:46,158 And now will be the grand finale. 236 00:28:46,225 --> 00:28:47,093 Ashima. 237 00:28:47,159 --> 00:28:49,161 What will your baby girl's future be? 238 00:28:54,801 --> 00:28:56,102 She wants everything. 239 00:28:56,168 --> 00:28:58,037 Ask her to pick up the pen. 240 00:28:58,104 --> 00:29:00,973 Hey, Sonia, pick up the pen. 241 00:29:01,040 --> 00:29:02,574 Pick up, pick up. Be the first female... 242 00:29:02,641 --> 00:29:04,476 Put the dollar in her hand. 243 00:29:04,543 --> 00:29:06,745 Pick up something, Sonia. 244 00:29:06,813 --> 00:29:08,881 American girl must be rich. 245 00:29:14,053 --> 00:29:16,322 She's not picking anything. 246 00:29:23,762 --> 00:29:25,798 So... 247 00:29:25,865 --> 00:29:28,434 how did you like your first day in big school? 248 00:29:28,500 --> 00:29:30,636 Great! Oh. 249 00:29:30,702 --> 00:29:33,239 And what is this? 250 00:29:37,309 --> 00:29:40,079 "Due to your son's preference, 251 00:29:40,146 --> 00:29:43,749 "he will be known as Gogol in school. 252 00:29:43,816 --> 00:29:47,086 Mrs. Lapidis, Principal." 253 00:29:48,120 --> 00:29:50,056 Hmm. 254 00:29:53,993 --> 00:29:56,662 And what about your parents' preference? 255 00:29:56,728 --> 00:29:58,397 Hmm? 256 00:30:00,666 --> 00:30:03,469 ASHIMA: In this country the children decide. 257 00:30:03,535 --> 00:30:07,639 He wants to keep Gogol and not Nikhil as his good name. 258 00:30:07,706 --> 00:30:09,241 Fine. 259 00:30:09,308 --> 00:30:11,177 No big deal. 260 00:30:13,412 --> 00:30:16,715 With a president named Jimmy, there is nothing we can do. 261 00:30:16,782 --> 00:30:19,518 As long as our kid is happy, you know. 262 00:30:30,229 --> 00:30:32,564 So late? 263 00:30:34,867 --> 00:30:36,268 Hello. 264 00:30:36,335 --> 00:30:38,137 Hello? 265 00:30:40,973 --> 00:30:43,242 MAN: Hello, Ashoke... 266 00:30:56,088 --> 00:30:59,025 Don't, don't worry, I, I will. 267 00:31:01,660 --> 00:31:05,364 ASHIMA: He told you something you're not telling me? 268 00:31:14,706 --> 00:31:16,142 Yesterday when your father was 269 00:31:16,208 --> 00:31:18,844 playing patience on his bed, 270 00:31:18,911 --> 00:31:21,380 he died of a heart attack. 271 00:32:00,619 --> 00:32:03,255 * * 272 00:32:25,444 --> 00:32:26,712 Gogol, go on. 273 00:32:26,778 --> 00:32:29,248 Go on. Look, Baba, Gogol! 274 00:32:30,516 --> 00:32:31,883 Ashima. G-O... 275 00:32:31,950 --> 00:32:34,987 ...G-O-L! 276 00:32:35,054 --> 00:32:37,423 ASHOKE: Oh, very good, very good. 277 00:32:37,489 --> 00:32:38,924 Come on, we'll lose the plane. 278 00:32:38,991 --> 00:32:41,027 Huh? Come on, come on. 279 00:33:12,258 --> 00:33:14,326 Push, push, push... 280 00:33:41,320 --> 00:33:45,023 Not your ordinary guy, Nikolai Gogol. 281 00:33:45,091 --> 00:33:47,093 Hey, Gogol, it's your namesake. 282 00:33:48,627 --> 00:33:50,162 Today, he is respected 283 00:33:50,229 --> 00:33:52,698 as one of Russia's most brilliant writers, 284 00:33:52,764 --> 00:33:55,301 but in his own lifetime he was understood by no one. 285 00:33:55,367 --> 00:33:56,768 Least of all himself. 286 00:33:56,835 --> 00:33:57,836 One might say 287 00:33:57,903 --> 00:34:00,272 that he was an eccentric genius. 288 00:34:00,339 --> 00:34:02,040 Yo, Gargle, way to go! 289 00:34:02,108 --> 00:34:03,509 Shut up! Hey, Mr. Hatch! 290 00:34:03,575 --> 00:34:05,010 Mr. Epstein! 291 00:34:05,077 --> 00:34:06,312 I will see you both after class. 292 00:34:06,378 --> 00:34:07,713 Thank you. Out. Come on. 293 00:34:07,779 --> 00:34:09,781 Out. 294 00:34:12,017 --> 00:34:13,952 Thank you, 295 00:34:14,019 --> 00:34:16,355 gentlemen. 296 00:34:16,422 --> 00:34:20,792 Now, Gogol was reputed to be a hypochondriac. 297 00:34:20,859 --> 00:34:22,228 He was deeply paranoid, 298 00:34:22,294 --> 00:34:24,430 frustrated, friendless. 299 00:34:24,496 --> 00:34:27,366 He never married and he fathered no children. 300 00:34:27,433 --> 00:34:30,369 Ooh. Towards the end of his life 301 00:34:30,436 --> 00:34:32,971 he proceeded to commit slow suicide 302 00:34:33,038 --> 00:34:34,706 by starvation. GIRL: What?! 303 00:34:37,176 --> 00:34:38,344 Did you guys know all this stuff 304 00:34:38,410 --> 00:34:39,645 about him when you decided to name me? 305 00:34:39,711 --> 00:34:42,614 That he was paranoid, suicidal, friendless, depressed? 306 00:34:42,681 --> 00:34:45,184 ASHOKE: You forgot to mention that he was 307 00:34:45,251 --> 00:34:47,786 also a genius. 308 00:34:49,721 --> 00:34:51,323 I don't understand how you guys could 309 00:34:51,390 --> 00:34:53,292 name me after someone so strange. 310 00:34:56,328 --> 00:34:59,131 And don't call us "guys." 311 00:34:59,198 --> 00:35:00,632 Sometimes when I close my eyes 312 00:35:00,699 --> 00:35:01,667 and listen to you both, 313 00:35:01,733 --> 00:35:04,336 I feel I have given birth to strangers. 314 00:35:05,904 --> 00:35:07,105 Just because you're graduating 315 00:35:07,173 --> 00:35:09,208 does not mean you can behave like this, Gogol. 316 00:35:21,119 --> 00:35:24,122 So, I'm two inches away from her. 317 00:35:24,190 --> 00:35:25,924 Her luscious lips part. 318 00:35:25,991 --> 00:35:29,094 Just as I'm about to kiss her... 319 00:35:29,161 --> 00:35:32,764 she looks at me and she says... 320 00:35:32,831 --> 00:35:34,132 "What's your name?" 321 00:35:35,767 --> 00:35:37,636 Gogol Ganguli. 322 00:35:37,703 --> 00:35:39,205 End of Seduction 101. 323 00:35:39,271 --> 00:35:42,408 Plain Jane loves your name. 324 00:35:42,474 --> 00:35:44,109 : Gogol, Gogol, I love you. 325 00:35:44,176 --> 00:35:46,512 Gogol! Oh, Gogol! 326 00:35:46,578 --> 00:35:48,514 Don't bogart that joint, man. 327 00:35:48,580 --> 00:35:50,249 You know, of all the frickin' 328 00:35:50,316 --> 00:35:52,584 Russian writers in the universe... 329 00:35:55,921 --> 00:35:57,656 ...why'd they have to go and choose the weirdest? 330 00:35:57,723 --> 00:36:01,393 What the hell's wrong with Leo or Anton? 331 00:36:01,460 --> 00:36:04,663 Shit. You know, I just want to sit 'em down and be, like, 332 00:36:04,730 --> 00:36:07,433 "Man, Gogol is your favorite author, not mine." 333 00:36:07,499 --> 00:36:09,435 Shit. 334 00:36:09,501 --> 00:36:10,802 What? 335 00:36:10,869 --> 00:36:13,305 I got the thing. Oh, shit. 336 00:36:14,806 --> 00:36:16,742 Hey, where you going? 337 00:36:16,808 --> 00:36:18,109 See ya! 338 00:36:18,176 --> 00:36:19,978 Good-bye, Air India! 339 00:36:20,045 --> 00:36:22,381 Whoo-hoo! 340 00:36:22,448 --> 00:36:24,350 (woman singing in native language on TV) 341 00:36:30,322 --> 00:36:31,423 : I'm sorry. I'm sorry. 342 00:36:31,490 --> 00:36:33,959 They have been here for two hours already. Come. 343 00:36:35,827 --> 00:36:37,529 This is our son, Gogol. 344 00:36:37,596 --> 00:36:40,031 Sorry I'm late. ASHOKE: Hey, Gogol. 345 00:36:40,098 --> 00:36:41,967 Mr. and Mrs. Mazumdar, they just moved 346 00:36:42,033 --> 00:36:43,435 into New York from London. 347 00:36:43,502 --> 00:36:45,571 Oh, wow, that's far. 348 00:36:46,872 --> 00:36:49,140 WOMAN: Hey, Gogol... 349 00:36:49,207 --> 00:36:51,577 Hey, Mira Mashi. I'll show you something. 350 00:36:52,611 --> 00:36:54,646 And this is our daughter, Moushumi. 351 00:36:56,648 --> 00:36:59,351 Both the same age also. Oh. 352 00:36:59,418 --> 00:37:00,919 They'll have a lot in common. 353 00:37:00,986 --> 00:37:02,921 Oh, I'm sure. 354 00:37:02,988 --> 00:37:04,155 GOGOL: Hi. 355 00:37:04,222 --> 00:37:05,491 : Hello. 356 00:37:05,557 --> 00:37:07,793 What are you reading? 357 00:37:07,859 --> 00:37:09,395 Bonjour Tristesse. 358 00:37:09,461 --> 00:37:12,030 In French. Oh... 359 00:37:12,097 --> 00:37:13,999 Want to go watch some TV? 360 00:37:15,501 --> 00:37:19,037 I detest American television. 361 00:37:19,104 --> 00:37:21,340 MIRA MASHI: Gogol... 362 00:37:21,407 --> 00:37:24,109 Come and sit next to your Mira Mashi. 363 00:37:24,175 --> 00:37:26,878 Come. Come. 364 00:37:29,080 --> 00:37:30,282 Why are your eyes so red? 365 00:37:33,485 --> 00:37:35,854 Someone's envy has definitely... 366 00:37:35,921 --> 00:37:36,988 I'm fine. 367 00:37:37,055 --> 00:37:39,057 Ashima... 368 00:37:39,124 --> 00:37:40,258 Chilies. 369 00:37:40,326 --> 00:37:41,360 Nicky? 370 00:37:47,499 --> 00:37:49,435 Hmm. Oh, Mira Mashi. 371 00:37:49,501 --> 00:37:52,203 I promise you there are no evil eyes 372 00:37:52,270 --> 00:37:53,905 in the United States of America. 373 00:37:53,972 --> 00:37:56,174 That is what you think. 374 00:37:56,241 --> 00:37:57,976 You be careful where you're going. 375 00:37:58,043 --> 00:37:59,678 What is the name? 376 00:37:59,745 --> 00:38:00,979 Yale. 377 00:38:01,046 --> 00:38:03,315 There will be plenty of girls 378 00:38:03,382 --> 00:38:05,116 in this Yale place 379 00:38:05,183 --> 00:38:06,985 who will want to trap you. 380 00:38:07,052 --> 00:38:09,455 Have as much fun as you want. 381 00:38:09,521 --> 00:38:11,056 Mm-hmm. But... 382 00:38:11,122 --> 00:38:14,393 BOTH: Marry a Bengali. 383 00:38:25,070 --> 00:38:28,306 * I admit it * 384 00:38:28,374 --> 00:38:30,041 * What's to say? * 385 00:38:33,244 --> 00:38:36,114 * I'll relive it * 386 00:38:36,181 --> 00:38:39,317 * Without pain * 387 00:38:41,653 --> 00:38:43,489 Gogol? * Backstreet lover on the side of the road * 388 00:38:43,555 --> 00:38:45,957 * I got a bomb in my temple * Hey, Baba. 389 00:38:46,024 --> 00:38:48,193 * I got a 16-gauge buried under my clothes * 390 00:38:48,259 --> 00:38:49,595 How are you feeling now? 391 00:38:49,661 --> 00:38:51,430 Yeah, I'm feeling a lot better. Uh-huh. 392 00:38:51,497 --> 00:38:53,599 Thank you. Good. 393 00:38:53,665 --> 00:38:56,234 * I could control myself * 394 00:38:56,301 --> 00:38:58,570 Listen. 395 00:38:58,637 --> 00:39:00,872 I have never given you any presents 396 00:39:00,939 --> 00:39:03,308 apart from what your mother buys, but... 397 00:39:03,375 --> 00:39:04,676 for your graduation, 398 00:39:04,743 --> 00:39:07,278 I have something special. 399 00:39:07,345 --> 00:39:10,882 * Oh, try and mimic * 400 00:39:10,949 --> 00:39:12,818 * What's insane * 401 00:39:14,453 --> 00:39:15,887 Thanks, Baba. 402 00:39:15,954 --> 00:39:18,824 * I am in it * 403 00:39:18,890 --> 00:39:20,826 * Where do I stand? * I ordered this 404 00:39:20,892 --> 00:39:22,628 just for you from the bookstore. 405 00:39:22,694 --> 00:39:24,362 Took four months to arrive. 406 00:39:24,430 --> 00:39:26,131 * Indian summer and I hate the heat * 407 00:39:26,197 --> 00:39:28,166 * I got a backstreet lover on the passenger seat * 408 00:39:28,233 --> 00:39:30,402 * I got my hand in my pocket so determined, discreet * 409 00:39:30,469 --> 00:39:32,638 * I pray * 410 00:39:32,704 --> 00:39:35,774 * Once upon a time * 411 00:39:35,841 --> 00:39:38,910 * I could control myself * 412 00:39:40,679 --> 00:39:43,949 * Ooh, once upon a time * 413 00:39:44,015 --> 00:39:45,884 I hope you like it. 414 00:39:45,951 --> 00:39:47,886 Very nice. 415 00:39:47,953 --> 00:39:49,888 Thanks, Baba. 416 00:39:49,955 --> 00:39:51,857 * * 417 00:39:53,358 --> 00:39:55,461 Thanks again. 418 00:40:05,937 --> 00:40:08,774 You know, I feel a special kinship with Gogol 419 00:40:08,840 --> 00:40:11,877 more than with any other writer. 420 00:40:13,278 --> 00:40:15,413 Do you know why? Yes. 421 00:40:15,481 --> 00:40:18,484 Gogol's your favorite author. I know, Baba. 422 00:40:20,452 --> 00:40:22,153 Apart from that, 423 00:40:22,220 --> 00:40:25,457 he spent most of his adult life 424 00:40:25,524 --> 00:40:27,559 outside his homeland. 425 00:40:28,494 --> 00:40:30,629 Like me. Right. 426 00:40:33,932 --> 00:40:36,768 But... 427 00:40:36,835 --> 00:40:39,437 there... 428 00:40:39,505 --> 00:40:41,206 there is another reason. 429 00:40:48,914 --> 00:40:51,016 Hello? 430 00:40:51,082 --> 00:40:52,718 Hmm? 431 00:40:52,784 --> 00:40:55,787 What's the other reason? 432 00:40:59,357 --> 00:41:01,927 No, there isn't. 433 00:41:12,003 --> 00:41:13,639 Okay, good night. 434 00:41:13,705 --> 00:41:15,807 Good night, Baba. 435 00:41:22,648 --> 00:41:25,984 We all came out of Gogol's overcoat. 436 00:41:27,285 --> 00:41:29,087 One day you will understand. 437 00:41:30,889 --> 00:41:33,124 MAN : Your attention, please. 438 00:41:33,191 --> 00:41:35,527 Indian Airlines announces 439 00:41:35,594 --> 00:41:39,497 the departure of their flight IC408 to Calcutta. 440 00:41:41,633 --> 00:41:44,335 WOMAN : Ladies and gentlemen, on behalf of Indian Airlines 441 00:41:44,402 --> 00:41:45,671 and Captain Das Gupta, 442 00:41:45,737 --> 00:41:47,505 we hope you enjoy your flight. 443 00:41:59,685 --> 00:42:02,220 WOMAN: Flight IC408. 444 00:42:02,287 --> 00:42:04,556 * * 445 00:42:49,701 --> 00:42:51,536 Take out the luggage. 446 00:42:51,603 --> 00:42:53,905 Gogol! Hi, Daadima. 447 00:43:04,249 --> 00:43:05,416 Earphones. 448 00:43:05,483 --> 00:43:07,018 Earphones! 449 00:43:40,518 --> 00:43:41,953 (speaks native language) 450 00:43:42,020 --> 00:43:43,755 Oh, New York and Calcutta. 451 00:43:48,860 --> 00:43:51,296 What's wrong with you? 452 00:43:51,362 --> 00:43:52,664 I want to go home. 453 00:43:54,666 --> 00:43:56,735 I have something that'll cheer you up. 454 00:43:59,738 --> 00:44:02,173 Here. My planner says 455 00:44:02,240 --> 00:44:03,875 that there are only 456 00:44:03,942 --> 00:44:06,644 89 days left to go. 457 00:44:08,213 --> 00:44:10,048 What is wrong with you? 458 00:44:10,115 --> 00:44:11,917 What, are you hot? You're hot? Here. 459 00:44:11,983 --> 00:44:13,451 Have some ancient air conditioning. 460 00:44:13,518 --> 00:44:15,386 Go away! 461 00:44:35,306 --> 00:44:36,407 You are going out? 462 00:44:36,474 --> 00:44:39,177 Jogging. 463 00:44:39,244 --> 00:44:40,445 Jogging? Running. 464 00:44:40,511 --> 00:44:41,913 On the street. 465 00:44:41,980 --> 00:44:44,582 I'm in training. Training? 466 00:44:44,649 --> 00:44:47,452 Yep. Don't worry, Daadima. 467 00:44:47,518 --> 00:44:49,287 I'm not gonna go far. 468 00:44:49,354 --> 00:44:50,722 Chotu? 469 00:44:50,789 --> 00:44:53,358 Chotu? Ah. What? 470 00:45:02,633 --> 00:45:04,736 Oh, good morning. 471 00:45:09,274 --> 00:45:11,376 Gogol, Gogol, Gogol! 472 00:45:11,442 --> 00:45:13,011 Gogol! 473 00:45:19,050 --> 00:45:21,519 Stop! 474 00:45:21,586 --> 00:45:23,154 Gogol! 475 00:45:23,221 --> 00:45:25,156 Stop! 476 00:45:38,736 --> 00:45:39,805 They sent you to follow me. 477 00:45:44,675 --> 00:45:46,411 Heart. 478 00:45:47,745 --> 00:45:49,881 Chotu... die. Don't die. 479 00:45:49,948 --> 00:45:51,449 Want to go back? 480 00:45:53,651 --> 00:45:55,921 (man singing in native language) 481 00:46:06,898 --> 00:46:09,334 (engine hissing, brakes squealing) 482 00:46:14,439 --> 00:46:17,075 There is something I always wanted to ask you, 483 00:46:17,142 --> 00:46:19,811 but never had the courage. 484 00:46:19,878 --> 00:46:23,148 All those years ago, why did you... 485 00:46:23,214 --> 00:46:25,483 say yes to me? 486 00:46:26,952 --> 00:46:29,487 You were the best of the lot. 487 00:46:29,554 --> 00:46:30,889 Huh? 488 00:46:33,358 --> 00:46:35,994 Better than the widower with four children 489 00:46:36,061 --> 00:46:38,596 and the cartoonist with one arm. 490 00:46:38,663 --> 00:46:39,898 GIRL: Please? 491 00:46:39,965 --> 00:46:41,566 You have an extra...? 492 00:46:41,632 --> 00:46:42,934 Oh, my God... 493 00:46:43,001 --> 00:46:45,503 I also liked your shoes. 494 00:46:47,738 --> 00:46:49,807 Oh. Oh, okay, okay. 495 00:46:53,711 --> 00:46:57,282 You want me to say... 496 00:46:57,348 --> 00:47:00,551 "I love you"... 497 00:47:00,618 --> 00:47:03,388 like the Americans? 498 00:47:03,454 --> 00:47:05,090 Eh. 499 00:47:05,156 --> 00:47:08,226 Huh. 500 00:47:08,293 --> 00:47:10,161 Huh. 501 00:47:10,228 --> 00:47:12,297 (rock music plays over headphones) 502 00:47:18,136 --> 00:47:20,571 (bell clinks, indistinct chatter) 503 00:47:23,374 --> 00:47:25,176 Stop sulking, Sonia. 504 00:47:25,243 --> 00:47:27,178 You actually look really great in that outfit. 505 00:47:27,245 --> 00:47:28,746 It suits you. Shut up! 506 00:47:28,813 --> 00:47:30,715 Hmm. 507 00:47:30,781 --> 00:47:32,918 Why don't you get in, my American son? 508 00:47:32,984 --> 00:47:34,719 Sonia can sit on my lap. 509 00:47:34,785 --> 00:47:36,254 Come on. No. Because being pulled 510 00:47:36,321 --> 00:47:38,223 by another human being is feudal and exploitative, 511 00:47:38,289 --> 00:47:40,558 and I don't want to be part of something like that, 512 00:47:40,625 --> 00:47:42,293 because... Hmm. 513 00:47:42,360 --> 00:47:43,728 (humming and clicking tongue) 514 00:47:43,794 --> 00:47:45,730 Ma, stop! 515 00:47:45,796 --> 00:47:46,898 It's embarrassing me! 516 00:47:48,333 --> 00:47:50,568 Okay, guess where we are going tomorrow. 517 00:47:50,635 --> 00:47:52,137 Another relative's house? 518 00:47:52,203 --> 00:47:53,171 No. 519 00:47:53,238 --> 00:47:54,973 The botanical gardens, for the hundredth time. 520 00:47:55,040 --> 00:47:57,342 To Agra to see the Taj Mahal. 521 00:47:57,408 --> 00:47:59,244 Are you serious? You're not kidding? 522 00:47:59,310 --> 00:48:00,178 Really? 523 00:48:00,245 --> 00:48:01,679 Mm. That's awesome, Ma. 524 00:48:01,746 --> 00:48:02,813 Oh, my God! 525 00:48:02,880 --> 00:48:04,749 It's a wonder of the world. 526 00:48:06,617 --> 00:48:08,619 (music plays over loudspeaker, loud, overlapping chatter) 527 00:48:12,857 --> 00:48:14,459 Come on. 528 00:48:30,775 --> 00:48:32,277 We should have taken the plane. 529 00:48:41,452 --> 00:48:43,454 It's right here. 530 00:48:43,521 --> 00:48:44,655 Huh? 531 00:49:50,755 --> 00:49:53,291 * * 532 00:50:28,659 --> 00:50:31,196 I've always wanted to come here with you. 533 00:50:38,469 --> 00:50:43,208 Just imagine how much Shah Jahan must have loved Mumtaz 534 00:50:43,274 --> 00:50:46,577 to make this for her. 535 00:50:46,644 --> 00:50:49,680 Other husbands also love their wives, Ashima. 536 00:50:49,747 --> 00:50:55,386 Only we cannot afford to build Taj Mahals. 537 00:50:57,722 --> 00:51:00,191 Hey, guess what? 538 00:51:00,258 --> 00:51:02,093 I think I'm gonna major in architecture. 539 00:51:02,160 --> 00:51:03,661 What about engineering? 540 00:51:03,728 --> 00:51:05,230 Come on, Baba. 541 00:51:05,296 --> 00:51:06,731 Architecture has everything. 542 00:51:06,797 --> 00:51:08,032 It's got engineering, drawing, 543 00:51:08,099 --> 00:51:10,301 aesthetics. 544 00:51:11,302 --> 00:51:13,504 Our family Shah Jahan. 545 00:51:22,547 --> 00:51:24,582 * * 546 00:51:32,223 --> 00:51:34,425 Show you something. 547 00:52:14,165 --> 00:52:15,800 Look. 548 00:52:15,866 --> 00:52:18,569 "Gangrene." 549 00:52:18,636 --> 00:52:20,505 What the... 550 00:52:23,408 --> 00:52:25,243 Can you believe this? 551 00:52:25,310 --> 00:52:27,378 I'm gonna catch the racist punk who did that. 552 00:52:27,445 --> 00:52:29,013 ASHIMA: Don't be upset. Come on. 553 00:52:29,079 --> 00:52:30,381 Frickin' welcome home. 554 00:52:30,448 --> 00:52:32,517 Just some kids having fun. 555 00:52:44,629 --> 00:52:46,431 GOGOL: So, 556 00:52:46,497 --> 00:52:49,900 I've been thinking a lot about my name. 557 00:52:52,370 --> 00:52:54,539 "Gogol's" fine on-on my high school diploma, 558 00:52:54,605 --> 00:52:57,542 but can you imagine "Gogol" 559 00:52:57,608 --> 00:53:01,011 on a résumé or a credit card after that? 560 00:53:01,078 --> 00:53:03,514 What are you trying to say? 561 00:53:04,949 --> 00:53:08,185 I'd like to change my name back to my good name. 562 00:53:09,220 --> 00:53:12,022 ASHIMA: What is done is done. 563 00:53:12,089 --> 00:53:14,124 Now Gogol has become your good name. 564 00:53:14,191 --> 00:53:15,693 It's too complicated now. 565 00:53:15,760 --> 00:53:16,694 You're too old. 566 00:53:16,761 --> 00:53:18,796 And anyway, you have only yourself 567 00:53:18,863 --> 00:53:20,565 to blame. Oh, yeah. 568 00:53:20,631 --> 00:53:22,800 It's my fault 'cause I was four years old? 569 00:53:22,867 --> 00:53:24,469 That's right, Goggles. 570 00:53:24,535 --> 00:53:25,836 Ow! 571 00:53:27,405 --> 00:53:30,074 Anything is possible in America. 572 00:53:30,140 --> 00:53:33,210 Do as you wish. 573 00:54:03,240 --> 00:54:05,410 An excellent choice, sir. 574 00:54:27,865 --> 00:54:29,700 GOGOL: I'm home. 575 00:54:29,767 --> 00:54:30,901 Hi, Nick. 576 00:54:30,968 --> 00:54:32,537 Hello. 577 00:54:32,603 --> 00:54:34,939 Hi, Lydia. How you doing? 578 00:54:35,005 --> 00:54:36,541 Good. Have you got it? 579 00:54:36,607 --> 00:54:38,543 Yup. 580 00:54:39,977 --> 00:54:41,245 Where's my girl? 581 00:54:41,312 --> 00:54:43,213 Where's my Master of Fine Arts? 582 00:54:43,280 --> 00:54:45,049 Congratulations. 583 00:54:45,115 --> 00:54:46,851 Thank you, Daddy. 584 00:54:49,487 --> 00:54:51,389 Thank you all so much for coming. 585 00:54:51,456 --> 00:54:53,324 This means so much to me. 586 00:54:53,391 --> 00:54:55,626 Drink! Celebrate! 587 00:54:57,294 --> 00:54:58,863 Beep, beep! Excuse me, darling. Sorry. 588 00:54:58,929 --> 00:55:00,197 Ooh. There we go. 589 00:55:00,264 --> 00:55:01,632 Cake? 590 00:55:01,699 --> 00:55:03,233 I still can't believe it's over already. 591 00:55:03,300 --> 00:55:04,702 Hey. I'm gonna get a drink. 592 00:55:04,769 --> 00:55:06,070 Hi. 593 00:55:06,136 --> 00:55:07,638 Nick. 594 00:55:07,705 --> 00:55:09,640 Open it. 595 00:55:16,313 --> 00:55:17,582 You like it? 596 00:55:17,648 --> 00:55:19,316 Yeah. It's beautiful. 597 00:55:19,384 --> 00:55:22,052 LYDIA: Hello! 598 00:55:22,119 --> 00:55:25,690 Oh, I want you to meet the young Indian architect 599 00:55:25,756 --> 00:55:27,291 who has so captured Maxine's heart. 600 00:55:27,358 --> 00:55:28,493 Oh. 601 00:55:28,559 --> 00:55:30,628 This is Pam Burton, a dear college friend, 602 00:55:30,695 --> 00:55:33,230 and this is Nikhil Ganguli. How do you do? 603 00:55:33,297 --> 00:55:34,365 Maxine, look who's here. 604 00:55:34,432 --> 00:55:37,435 It's very nice to meet you. 605 00:55:37,502 --> 00:55:39,069 You, as well. 606 00:55:39,136 --> 00:55:41,472 Now, how old were you when you moved to America? 607 00:55:41,539 --> 00:55:43,307 I was actually born in New York. I'm from here. 608 00:55:43,374 --> 00:55:45,976 I once had a girlfriend who went to India. 609 00:55:46,043 --> 00:55:48,345 Came back thin as a rail. 610 00:55:48,413 --> 00:55:49,714 I'm sure. 611 00:55:49,780 --> 00:55:51,649 I was horribly envious of her! 612 00:55:55,586 --> 00:55:58,355 Don't your parents want you to marry a nice Indian girl? 613 00:55:59,289 --> 00:56:01,125 I don't care what they want. 614 00:56:04,294 --> 00:56:06,363 This is what I want. 615 00:56:21,712 --> 00:56:22,780 Nick, Nick, Nick, Nick, 616 00:56:22,847 --> 00:56:24,415 Nick, Nick, Nick, Nick, Nick, Nick... 617 00:56:27,452 --> 00:56:28,919 ASHIMA: Sally gave them to me 618 00:56:28,986 --> 00:56:31,922 before anybody else could check them out, huh? 619 00:56:31,989 --> 00:56:35,526 Ah. Reading Chekhov. 620 00:56:35,593 --> 00:56:39,697 What perks I get from my wife, the librarian. 621 00:56:39,764 --> 00:56:40,665 Mmm. 622 00:56:42,266 --> 00:56:43,701 MAN: What, are you blind? 623 00:56:43,768 --> 00:56:45,636 MAN: Today, huh? 624 00:56:45,703 --> 00:56:47,404 Uh... 625 00:56:47,472 --> 00:56:50,340 WOMAN: Hey! MAN: Lady, get out of the way! 626 00:56:50,407 --> 00:56:51,776 (speaking native language) 627 00:56:51,842 --> 00:56:53,711 You have to learn to drive faster. 628 00:56:53,778 --> 00:56:55,613 Don't talk to me. 629 00:56:55,680 --> 00:56:58,616 I will have an accident, huh? 630 00:56:58,683 --> 00:57:01,218 If you keep on driving like this, you will have an accident. 631 00:57:12,797 --> 00:57:16,066 Everything's fine, Mom. 632 00:57:16,133 --> 00:57:17,802 Mom, why are you calling me? Hey, hon. 633 00:57:17,868 --> 00:57:20,004 ASHIMA: Because you're not at your apartment. 634 00:57:20,070 --> 00:57:20,938 Shh, whoa. 635 00:57:21,005 --> 00:57:23,541 You are never at your apartment, Gogol. 636 00:57:23,608 --> 00:57:24,842 In the middle of the night, 637 00:57:24,909 --> 00:57:26,944 I have called and you are not there. 638 00:57:27,011 --> 00:57:28,045 I am, Ma. 639 00:57:28,112 --> 00:57:29,013 I need my sleep. 640 00:57:29,079 --> 00:57:31,181 I turn off the phone. 641 00:57:31,248 --> 00:57:32,316 Ooh. 642 00:57:32,382 --> 00:57:33,518 Gogol, are you there? 643 00:57:33,584 --> 00:57:35,385 Yeah, yeah, I'm here, I'm here. 644 00:57:35,452 --> 00:57:37,788 I want you to come home next Saturday. 645 00:57:37,855 --> 00:57:39,089 Then you can come with us 646 00:57:39,156 --> 00:57:40,858 to the airport the next day. 647 00:57:40,925 --> 00:57:42,326 Baba is going to teach in Ohio 648 00:57:42,392 --> 00:57:43,427 for six months. 649 00:57:43,494 --> 00:57:44,729 You remember or not? 650 00:57:44,795 --> 00:57:46,531 Yeah, I remember, Mom, but what's the big deal? 651 00:57:46,597 --> 00:57:48,098 He's only going to Cleveland. 652 00:57:48,165 --> 00:57:49,399 Sonia's not coming home. 653 00:57:49,466 --> 00:57:51,536 Sonia lives in California, Gogol. 654 00:57:53,504 --> 00:57:55,472 : Mom, I can't come home that weekend. 655 00:57:55,540 --> 00:57:57,407 I'm going on a vacation with my girlfriend. 656 00:57:57,474 --> 00:58:00,578 Her parents have a place in Oyster Bay. 657 00:58:03,748 --> 00:58:05,516 Mom? 658 00:58:16,126 --> 00:58:18,095 Would you mind if we went to go see my parents 659 00:58:18,162 --> 00:58:19,363 on the way to Oyster Bay? 660 00:58:19,429 --> 00:58:20,798 You mean I'd finally get to meet them? 661 00:58:20,865 --> 00:58:21,966 Mm-hmm. 662 00:58:22,032 --> 00:58:23,400 I'd love to, baby. 663 00:58:23,467 --> 00:58:25,536 : Oh, that's too much. 664 00:58:28,405 --> 00:58:30,975 I'm back... 665 00:58:33,778 --> 00:58:35,713 You know, he is willing to go on vacation 666 00:58:35,780 --> 00:58:38,415 with someone else's parents, 667 00:58:38,482 --> 00:58:40,384 but not to see his own. 668 00:58:40,450 --> 00:58:42,787 Oh, forget it, this is America. 669 00:58:42,853 --> 00:58:46,090 As soon as the kids turn 16, they're gone. 670 00:58:48,392 --> 00:58:49,894 I lost the company of my parents 671 00:58:49,960 --> 00:58:54,599 when I first came to this country. 672 00:58:54,665 --> 00:58:59,003 Now I feel I'm losing my family all over again. 673 00:58:59,069 --> 00:59:03,741 Besides, what kind of a girl is called Max, huh? 674 00:59:03,808 --> 00:59:06,010 Maybe it's a boy. 675 00:59:07,945 --> 00:59:10,080 There are some things you should know. 676 00:59:10,147 --> 00:59:12,116 Um, no kissing, no holding hands. 677 00:59:12,182 --> 00:59:13,851 My parents are not Lydia and Gerald. 678 00:59:13,918 --> 00:59:16,120 I've never seen them touch, let alone anything else. 679 00:59:16,186 --> 00:59:17,187 A little depressing. 680 00:59:17,254 --> 00:59:18,388 Ah, a little bit. 681 00:59:18,455 --> 00:59:21,992 You know, you really don't have to get all this stuff. 682 00:59:22,059 --> 00:59:23,761 Come on, why are you getting truffles? 683 00:59:23,828 --> 00:59:25,295 God, they won't like them, will they? 684 00:59:25,362 --> 00:59:26,196 : No. 685 00:59:26,263 --> 00:59:29,033 Come on, Nick, everyone loves truffles. 686 00:59:30,267 --> 00:59:32,369 GOGOL: Ma, we're here. 687 00:59:32,436 --> 00:59:35,539 Ma. 688 00:59:35,606 --> 00:59:37,708 Hi. 689 00:59:37,775 --> 00:59:38,743 Ma, this is Maxine. 690 00:59:38,809 --> 00:59:40,110 Max, this is my mother. 691 00:59:40,177 --> 00:59:41,011 Hello, Ashima. 692 00:59:41,078 --> 00:59:44,915 It's so nice to finally meet you. 693 00:59:44,982 --> 00:59:46,684 Mm. 694 00:59:46,751 --> 00:59:48,886 These are for you and Ashoke. 695 00:59:48,953 --> 00:59:50,020 Oh. 696 00:59:50,087 --> 00:59:52,389 There was no need. 697 00:59:52,456 --> 00:59:53,423 Thank you. 698 00:59:53,490 --> 00:59:54,324 Please come in. 699 00:59:54,391 --> 00:59:56,326 Come. Thank you. 700 00:59:59,997 --> 01:00:01,365 Please sit. 701 01:00:03,433 --> 01:00:05,202 I will get drinks. 702 01:00:06,671 --> 01:00:07,705 It's nice. Thank you. 703 01:00:07,772 --> 01:00:09,106 This is where you grew up, huh? 704 01:00:09,173 --> 01:00:10,207 Yeah. 705 01:00:23,153 --> 01:00:24,889 Thank you. Nikhil's father is upstairs 706 01:00:24,955 --> 01:00:28,225 with the man from the alarm company. 707 01:00:28,292 --> 01:00:30,527 Why on Earth are you getting a security system? 708 01:00:30,594 --> 01:00:33,831 It was your father's idea, now that I will be on my own. 709 01:00:33,898 --> 01:00:36,667 You know, even in good areas like this, 710 01:00:36,734 --> 01:00:38,368 these days there are crimes. 711 01:00:38,435 --> 01:00:39,603 Ashima, 712 01:00:39,670 --> 01:00:41,305 I've been admiring what you're wearing. 713 01:00:41,371 --> 01:00:42,239 Is this, 714 01:00:42,306 --> 01:00:43,808 uh, a kanta? 715 01:00:43,874 --> 01:00:45,710 : Oh, yes. 716 01:00:45,776 --> 01:00:46,944 I grew up with fabrics. 717 01:00:47,011 --> 01:00:49,179 My mother curates textiles at the Met. 718 01:00:49,246 --> 01:00:50,948 The Met? 719 01:00:51,015 --> 01:00:52,516 The Metropolitan Museum of Art. 720 01:00:52,582 --> 01:00:54,051 You remember, Ma, I took you there. 721 01:00:54,118 --> 01:00:57,287 It's the museum with all the steps and the Egyptian temple. 722 01:00:57,354 --> 01:00:59,857 Uh-huh, I remember. 723 01:00:59,924 --> 01:01:02,492 My father was also an artist. 724 01:01:02,559 --> 01:01:04,695 That painting you're seeing there... 725 01:01:04,762 --> 01:01:07,364 that is his painting. 726 01:01:07,431 --> 01:01:08,999 Oh, it's nice. 727 01:01:09,066 --> 01:01:10,400 MAN: We're all set, Mr. Ganguli. 728 01:01:10,467 --> 01:01:13,403 ASHOKE: So it'll be installed tomorrow, all right? 729 01:01:13,470 --> 01:01:15,539 Uh-huh. 730 01:01:15,605 --> 01:01:16,673 Let me give you a receipt. 731 01:01:16,741 --> 01:01:18,508 Hmm, it's really lovely. 732 01:01:18,575 --> 01:01:21,411 Thank you, Mr. Odin. 733 01:01:23,948 --> 01:01:25,649 GOGOL: Hey, Baba. 734 01:01:25,716 --> 01:01:26,650 Hi. 735 01:01:26,717 --> 01:01:27,852 This is Maxine. 736 01:01:27,918 --> 01:01:29,820 Max, this is my father. 737 01:01:29,887 --> 01:01:31,388 Hello. Hello, Ashoke. 738 01:01:37,828 --> 01:01:38,662 How are you? 739 01:01:38,729 --> 01:01:40,630 Fine. 740 01:01:40,697 --> 01:01:42,332 Fine. 741 01:01:47,037 --> 01:01:48,806 Hmm. 742 01:01:48,873 --> 01:01:52,176 This is the best Indian food I've ever tasted. 743 01:01:54,344 --> 01:01:56,446 Nikhil's mother has been cooking for the past two days. 744 01:01:58,148 --> 01:02:00,417 It's better than this boy here makes. 745 01:02:04,421 --> 01:02:06,824 ASHOKE: Oh... 746 01:02:07,925 --> 01:02:10,494 I forgot the ice cream. 747 01:02:15,199 --> 01:02:17,467 Nikhil, come with me to Breyer's, would you? 748 01:02:17,534 --> 01:02:19,203 Sure. 749 01:02:20,370 --> 01:02:21,671 I'll come with you. 750 01:02:21,738 --> 01:02:23,908 Why don't you stay here and keep Nikhil's mother company? 751 01:02:23,974 --> 01:02:26,143 We'll be back in no time. 752 01:02:26,210 --> 01:02:27,477 Yes? Okay. 753 01:02:33,350 --> 01:02:35,585 ASHOKE: I wanted to tell you something before I leave 754 01:02:35,652 --> 01:02:38,155 for my semester in Ohio. 755 01:02:39,056 --> 01:02:41,758 It is about your name. 756 01:02:41,826 --> 01:02:43,293 My name? 757 01:02:43,360 --> 01:02:46,263 Yeah, Gogol. 758 01:02:46,330 --> 01:02:49,033 There is a reason for it, you know. 759 01:02:49,099 --> 01:02:49,900 I know. 760 01:02:49,967 --> 01:02:51,235 Gogol's your favorite author. 761 01:02:51,301 --> 01:02:52,502 I remember. 762 01:02:53,770 --> 01:02:56,073 It is more than that. 763 01:02:57,307 --> 01:02:59,343 It was, uh... 764 01:03:00,410 --> 01:03:04,882 1974 when I was a student in Calcutta. 765 01:03:07,051 --> 01:03:09,086 Every year I would take the train to visit 766 01:03:09,153 --> 01:03:11,956 my grandfather in Dungarpur. 767 01:03:14,758 --> 01:03:18,829 I carried one book with me to read on the journey. 768 01:03:19,830 --> 01:03:21,798 Gogol? 769 01:03:21,866 --> 01:03:25,502 Yes, The Overcoat. 770 01:03:26,636 --> 01:03:30,140 So, in the train late at night, 771 01:03:30,207 --> 01:03:32,376 a Mr. Ghosh befriended me. 772 01:03:32,442 --> 01:03:34,979 He kept trying to persuade me to leave India... 773 01:03:35,045 --> 01:03:36,480 ...I was in England for two years... 774 01:03:36,546 --> 01:03:41,218 ...and I just wanted to get back to my book. 775 01:03:41,285 --> 01:03:45,255 My grandfather always says that is what books are for: 776 01:03:45,322 --> 01:03:48,525 to travel without moving an inch. 777 01:03:50,694 --> 01:03:53,898 And that's when it happened. 778 01:04:17,021 --> 01:04:19,957 (people speaking in native language) 779 01:04:31,835 --> 01:04:35,572 * * 780 01:05:17,281 --> 01:05:21,118 ASHOKE: I kept hearing Ghosh's voice in my head. 781 01:05:21,185 --> 01:05:23,954 GHOSH: Pack a pillow and blanket. 782 01:05:24,021 --> 01:05:25,922 See the world. 783 01:05:25,990 --> 01:05:28,458 You will never regret it. 784 01:05:35,099 --> 01:05:39,336 That is how I came to America and you got your name. 785 01:05:46,776 --> 01:05:47,844 Come. 786 01:05:47,911 --> 01:05:51,281 Maxine will be waiting for you. 787 01:05:58,488 --> 01:06:01,258 Baba, is that what you think of when you think of me? 788 01:06:03,893 --> 01:06:07,431 Do I remind you of that night? 789 01:06:10,434 --> 01:06:13,203 Not at all. 790 01:06:13,270 --> 01:06:18,175 You remind me of everything that followed. 791 01:06:18,242 --> 01:06:23,280 Every day since then has been a gift... 792 01:06:23,347 --> 01:06:25,182 Gogol. 793 01:06:42,066 --> 01:06:43,400 Samosas for the journey. 794 01:06:43,467 --> 01:06:44,234 Thank you. 795 01:06:44,301 --> 01:06:46,403 Thank you for lunch. 796 01:06:46,470 --> 01:06:47,937 It was lovely to meet you. Bye. 797 01:06:48,004 --> 01:06:49,639 Bye, Ma. 798 01:06:49,706 --> 01:06:52,609 Same here. 799 01:06:52,676 --> 01:06:55,812 Remember to check in on your mother now and again. 800 01:06:55,879 --> 01:06:57,181 Okay, Baba. 801 01:06:57,247 --> 01:06:59,483 And call to let us know that you arrived safely. 802 01:06:59,549 --> 01:07:00,417 I will. 803 01:07:00,484 --> 01:07:02,252 ASHOKE: Drive safely, Gogol. 804 01:07:06,056 --> 01:07:07,524 What did your dad just call you? 805 01:07:07,591 --> 01:07:10,827 I'll explain later. 806 01:07:15,031 --> 01:07:19,002 MAXINE: I'd never have guessed they're your parents. You're so different. 807 01:07:19,069 --> 01:07:21,538 * Well, I don't need no nine-mil Glock * 808 01:07:21,605 --> 01:07:23,307 * These hands are deadly guns * 809 01:07:23,373 --> 01:07:25,109 * From smoking, drinking, being a thug * 810 01:07:25,175 --> 01:07:27,311 * I sip Hpnotiq from a coffee mug, yeah * 811 01:07:27,377 --> 01:07:29,313 * I keep a healthy state of mind * 812 01:07:29,379 --> 01:07:32,149 * I only drink and drive at night... * 813 01:07:32,216 --> 01:07:33,817 Oh, we're here. 814 01:07:33,883 --> 01:07:35,852 This is beautiful. 815 01:07:35,919 --> 01:07:37,254 You like? Yeah. 816 01:07:37,321 --> 01:07:39,656 It's a perfect example of New England Victorian. 817 01:07:39,723 --> 01:07:42,092 Thus spake my architect. 818 01:07:42,159 --> 01:07:43,560 We got truffles! 819 01:07:43,627 --> 01:07:45,762 GOGOL: Hey, Gerald. Hey, Lydia. 820 01:07:45,829 --> 01:07:46,963 Hey! 821 01:07:47,030 --> 01:07:49,566 Hi, Boomer! Hi! 822 01:07:49,633 --> 01:07:50,334 GERALD: Hi, Nick. 823 01:07:53,603 --> 01:07:56,740 MAXINE: This is my absolute favorite place on Earth. 824 01:07:56,806 --> 01:07:58,308 I can map my life here. 825 01:08:01,545 --> 01:08:04,314 You know, I envy you this place. 826 01:08:04,381 --> 01:08:07,751 My parents never felt the need to be so far away from things. 827 01:08:07,817 --> 01:08:09,953 Where did you guys go? 828 01:08:10,019 --> 01:08:11,421 On the road. 829 01:08:11,488 --> 01:08:14,391 In rented vans, we would travel with Bengali families 830 01:08:14,458 --> 01:08:16,126 to see other Bengali families, 831 01:08:16,193 --> 01:08:18,162 inevitably getting lost along the way. 832 01:08:18,228 --> 01:08:21,231 Dads mulling over AAA maps on the side of the road. 833 01:08:21,298 --> 01:08:23,567 And when it was time to eat, we would pull over again 834 01:08:23,633 --> 01:08:26,370 at some rest stop and pull out a nine-course Indian meal 835 01:08:26,436 --> 01:08:28,205 from a bunch of tiffins when all I really wanted 836 01:08:28,272 --> 01:08:29,673 was McDonald's to begin with. 837 01:08:29,739 --> 01:08:31,341 It was kind of fun, though, you know, 838 01:08:31,408 --> 01:08:32,842 if you didn't know anything else. 839 01:08:32,909 --> 01:08:34,944 Mm... 840 01:08:35,011 --> 01:08:37,414 Well, you're here now. 841 01:08:37,481 --> 01:08:40,484 Mm... 842 01:08:40,550 --> 01:08:43,052 So, Ms. Maxine Emma Faye, what's it gonna be? 843 01:08:43,119 --> 01:08:46,423 The museum job or the book on Montagna? 844 01:08:48,825 --> 01:08:50,794 I don't want to think about it right now. 845 01:08:52,329 --> 01:08:54,130 I want to be free! 846 01:08:59,969 --> 01:09:02,706 He never called. 847 01:09:02,772 --> 01:09:04,608 I'm sure they're fine. 848 01:09:05,875 --> 01:09:08,512 Hmm. 849 01:09:08,578 --> 01:09:11,114 It is you I am worried about. 850 01:09:11,181 --> 01:09:13,183 You know, being alone... 851 01:09:13,250 --> 01:09:15,719 for the first time. 852 01:09:15,785 --> 01:09:18,388 No big deal... 853 01:09:18,455 --> 01:09:21,491 as the children always say to me. 854 01:09:27,364 --> 01:09:30,267 It is easy for them, Ashima. 855 01:09:30,334 --> 01:09:33,637 They grew up here. 856 01:09:36,840 --> 01:09:39,843 You will be alone, too. 857 01:09:39,909 --> 01:09:41,878 How will you manage? 858 01:09:44,814 --> 01:09:47,884 But I will see you every third weekend. 859 01:10:02,899 --> 01:10:06,670 I wish you would change your mind and come with me. 860 01:10:12,075 --> 01:10:14,344 Hmm? 861 01:10:33,129 --> 01:10:34,964 (indistinct announcement over P.A.) 862 01:10:38,335 --> 01:10:41,571 * * 863 01:10:57,287 --> 01:10:59,423 * * 864 01:11:35,592 --> 01:11:39,062 TELEPHONE OPERATOR: That was Radcliff? 865 01:11:39,128 --> 01:11:42,532 I do have a number for a G. Radcliff in Oyster Bay. 866 01:11:42,599 --> 01:11:44,901 But I'm afraid it's unlisted. 867 01:11:51,475 --> 01:11:54,043 Happy Birthday, Gogol. 868 01:11:55,412 --> 01:11:56,346 Happy Birthday, Nick. 869 01:11:56,413 --> 01:11:57,647 Thank you. Ooh! 870 01:11:57,714 --> 01:11:59,215 Make a wish. 871 01:11:59,282 --> 01:12:01,150 LYDIA: Yea! 872 01:12:01,217 --> 01:12:03,653 Thanks, you guys. This is really nice. 873 01:12:22,872 --> 01:12:25,642 You just... see? 874 01:12:35,184 --> 01:12:38,422 * * 875 01:13:02,345 --> 01:13:03,947 Hello? 876 01:13:04,013 --> 01:13:05,114 ASHOKE: Hello, Ashima? 877 01:13:05,181 --> 01:13:06,115 Hey. 878 01:13:13,690 --> 01:13:16,660 Ashima, I'm in Cleveland General Hospital. 879 01:13:16,726 --> 01:13:18,462 (Ashima speaking native language) 880 01:13:20,430 --> 01:13:21,798 I don't know. 881 01:13:21,865 --> 01:13:23,767 My stomach's been bothering me since morning, and I was... 882 01:13:23,833 --> 01:13:27,537 invited by some Bengali students for dinner. 883 01:13:27,604 --> 01:13:29,573 Take an Alka 884 01:13:29,639 --> 01:13:32,942 I did. It didn't help. 885 01:13:33,009 --> 01:13:35,879 I came to the emergency room because, uh... 886 01:13:35,945 --> 01:13:38,181 all the doctors' offices are closed today. 887 01:13:38,247 --> 01:13:40,216 So who drove you there? 888 01:13:40,283 --> 01:13:43,319 No one. I am here on my own. 889 01:13:43,386 --> 01:13:45,455 I, uh... 890 01:13:48,792 --> 01:13:50,560 I wish I had come with you. 891 01:13:50,627 --> 01:13:52,462 I was also so selfish-- 892 01:13:52,529 --> 01:13:54,197 only thinking about myself. 893 01:13:54,263 --> 01:13:56,700 Ashima... 894 01:13:56,766 --> 01:13:59,503 Don't worry. It is nothing. 895 01:14:01,004 --> 01:14:03,507 Ashoke, what does the doctor say? 896 01:14:05,509 --> 01:14:07,944 I'm waiting to see him. There's a long line. 897 01:14:08,011 --> 01:14:09,479 Very long line. 898 01:14:11,615 --> 01:14:12,882 And don't worry. 899 01:14:12,949 --> 01:14:14,784 Hmm. 900 01:14:14,851 --> 01:14:16,653 I am feeling better already. 901 01:14:16,720 --> 01:14:18,354 Huh? 902 01:14:18,421 --> 01:14:20,256 All right. 903 01:14:20,323 --> 01:14:21,257 Ashima... 904 01:14:21,324 --> 01:14:22,892 I'll call you when I get home. 905 01:14:22,959 --> 01:14:24,994 Okay. 906 01:14:59,162 --> 01:15:01,665 ASHOKE : This is Professor Ganguli. 907 01:15:01,731 --> 01:15:03,933 Kindly leave a message. 908 01:15:12,876 --> 01:15:14,911 Yes. 909 01:15:14,978 --> 01:15:17,513 "G" for green... 910 01:15:17,581 --> 01:15:19,382 "A" for apple... 911 01:15:19,448 --> 01:15:21,384 "N" for Nancy... 912 01:15:21,450 --> 01:15:22,719 "G" for gold... 913 01:15:22,786 --> 01:15:24,688 "U" for umbrella... 914 01:15:24,754 --> 01:15:26,289 "L" for letter... 915 01:15:26,355 --> 01:15:28,491 "I" for India. 916 01:15:28,558 --> 01:15:31,294 I have already spelled my name five times. 917 01:15:31,360 --> 01:15:34,197 WOMAN: Uh, I'm just going to have to put you on hold, ma'am. 918 01:15:40,169 --> 01:15:43,439 WOMAN: I apologize for the wait. To whom am I speaking? 919 01:15:43,506 --> 01:15:44,974 Ashima Ganguli. 920 01:15:45,041 --> 01:15:47,476 Ashoke Ganguli's wife. Who I am speaking to? 921 01:15:47,543 --> 01:15:48,812 I'm sorry, ma'am. 922 01:15:48,878 --> 01:15:51,815 I'm the intern who first examined your husband. 923 01:15:51,881 --> 01:15:54,517 I have been holding on for half an hour. 924 01:15:54,584 --> 01:15:57,186 Is my husband still there, or has he gone? 925 01:15:57,253 --> 01:15:58,988 He said he will phone me. 926 01:15:59,055 --> 01:16:02,191 I'm very sorry, ma'am. We've been trying to reach you. 927 01:16:02,258 --> 01:16:04,493 The patient, your husband... 928 01:16:04,560 --> 01:16:07,664 Ashoke Ganguli, passed away at 5:35 p.m. 929 01:16:09,866 --> 01:16:11,835 Hello? 930 01:16:14,237 --> 01:16:16,873 It is a mistake. 931 01:16:16,940 --> 01:16:19,242 He was not there for emergency. 932 01:16:19,308 --> 01:16:21,177 Only for stomachache. 933 01:16:21,244 --> 01:16:23,680 Your husband had a massive heart attack. 934 01:16:23,747 --> 01:16:26,349 All attempts to revive him failed. 935 01:16:26,415 --> 01:16:28,217 Is there anyone 936 01:16:28,284 --> 01:16:31,688 in the Cleveland area to identify and claim the body? 937 01:17:03,687 --> 01:17:06,923 * * 938 01:17:29,178 --> 01:17:32,115 * * 939 01:17:56,706 --> 01:17:59,709 * * 940 01:18:26,970 --> 01:18:28,905 That's why the Blair Building's my favorite. 941 01:18:28,972 --> 01:18:30,139 Yeah, it's beautiful. 942 01:18:30,206 --> 01:18:32,675 Hi. LYDIA AND GERALD: Hi. 943 01:18:32,742 --> 01:18:34,143 Jesse... Come here, Jesse. 944 01:18:34,210 --> 01:18:35,644 Come here. Jesse! Jesse, Jesse. 945 01:18:35,711 --> 01:18:38,047 Uh, Nick, your mother called for you twice. Sit, sit! 946 01:18:38,114 --> 01:18:39,849 Okay, thanks. I'll give her a buzz in the morning. 947 01:18:39,916 --> 01:18:41,017 Okay. 948 01:18:41,084 --> 01:18:43,386 What about it? What about this? 949 01:18:43,452 --> 01:18:45,755 It's nice. It's the colors for downstairs? Hello? 950 01:18:45,822 --> 01:18:47,957 Yeah. For just that little... 951 01:18:48,024 --> 01:18:50,059 Nick, it's your sister this time. 952 01:18:50,126 --> 01:18:52,829 I might wear it for the... 953 01:18:52,896 --> 01:18:55,031 Hello, Sonia? 954 01:18:57,000 --> 01:18:58,501 It's so pretty, isn't it? 955 01:18:58,567 --> 01:18:59,803 Nice. 956 01:18:59,869 --> 01:19:02,105 I like it. Do you like this? 957 01:19:02,171 --> 01:19:05,141 * * 958 01:19:26,495 --> 01:19:29,165 * * 959 01:20:00,864 --> 01:20:04,033 * * 960 01:20:31,594 --> 01:20:34,597 * * 961 01:20:56,920 --> 01:21:01,324 ASHOKE: I take 20 rounds every morning before going to work. 962 01:21:30,619 --> 01:21:32,088 Baba... 963 01:21:34,357 --> 01:21:36,225 I'm sorry, Baba. 964 01:21:47,803 --> 01:21:49,038 * When I was young * 965 01:21:49,105 --> 01:21:50,773 * I thought that life was about muscle * 966 01:21:50,839 --> 01:21:52,976 * But it's really all about surviving the struggle * 967 01:21:53,042 --> 01:21:55,244 * On the block I learned life and death * 968 01:21:55,311 --> 01:21:57,846 * Sometimes it's hard to breathe so I fight for breath * 969 01:21:57,913 --> 01:22:00,649 * And where I'm from you don't know right from left * 970 01:22:00,716 --> 01:22:03,219 * Too many obstacles, so I watch my step * 971 01:22:03,286 --> 01:22:06,022 * Yeah, that's just the way I live... * 972 01:22:09,725 --> 01:22:11,727 * 'Cause I'm the chosen one, the torch forever passed * 973 01:22:11,794 --> 01:22:13,429 * From old to young * 974 01:22:13,496 --> 01:22:15,264 * I've been on the grind for years * 975 01:22:15,331 --> 01:22:17,566 * This life's about pain, ain't no time for tears * 976 01:22:17,633 --> 01:22:21,037 * Huh, yeah, man, I came from nothing * 977 01:22:21,104 --> 01:22:23,039 * I kept on hustling and now I'm something * 978 01:22:23,106 --> 01:22:25,674 * But the pain tries to drown my brain... * 979 01:22:51,567 --> 01:22:53,669 Ma. 980 01:22:53,736 --> 01:22:55,604 Gogol. 981 01:23:25,668 --> 01:23:28,471 * * 982 01:23:58,367 --> 01:24:00,669 Excuse me, have you seen Nick Ganguli? 983 01:24:00,736 --> 01:24:01,837 Oh, um, he's over here. 984 01:24:01,904 --> 01:24:04,240 Somewhere. 985 01:24:04,307 --> 01:24:06,942 So tragic about Ashoke. 986 01:24:07,009 --> 01:24:08,477 Him going like that. 987 01:24:08,544 --> 01:24:10,045 I'm so sorry. 988 01:24:20,055 --> 01:24:21,290 Hey. Hey. 989 01:24:21,357 --> 01:24:22,391 How are you? Good. 990 01:24:22,458 --> 01:24:24,960 Thanks for bringing my stuff. 991 01:24:25,027 --> 01:24:26,695 WOMAN: Gogol. 992 01:24:29,165 --> 01:24:30,266 Excuse me. 993 01:24:31,467 --> 01:24:33,602 The ceremony's about to begin. 994 01:24:33,669 --> 01:24:34,903 Do you want to sit? 995 01:24:34,970 --> 01:24:36,239 MAXINE: Thank you. 996 01:24:38,974 --> 01:24:41,076 Come sit down. 997 01:24:47,983 --> 01:24:51,754 (man chanting in native language) 998 01:25:16,645 --> 01:25:20,483 So when are you coming back to the city? 999 01:25:20,549 --> 01:25:22,418 I don't know. 1000 01:25:22,485 --> 01:25:24,587 They've given me a month. 1001 01:25:24,653 --> 01:25:26,589 More if I want. 1002 01:25:28,090 --> 01:25:31,160 I miss you. 1003 01:25:31,227 --> 01:25:34,730 I know how hard this must be for you. 1004 01:25:34,797 --> 01:25:37,833 But you guys can't stay with your mother forever. 1005 01:25:37,900 --> 01:25:39,735 You know that. 1006 01:25:45,007 --> 01:25:46,409 Listen... 1007 01:25:47,543 --> 01:25:49,578 I really, really, really, really, 1008 01:25:49,645 --> 01:25:51,180 really want to come to India with you 1009 01:25:51,247 --> 01:25:53,449 to scatter the ashes. 1010 01:25:55,318 --> 01:25:57,820 It's a family thing. 1011 01:25:59,054 --> 01:26:01,156 I thought we were family, Nick. 1012 01:26:04,527 --> 01:26:06,562 You were certainly part of mine. 1013 01:26:11,300 --> 01:26:13,536 I have so many regrets, Max. 1014 01:26:18,841 --> 01:26:20,576 You're bound to. 1015 01:26:21,877 --> 01:26:24,513 Listen... 1016 01:26:24,580 --> 01:26:26,749 why don't we still go away for New Year's? 1017 01:26:26,815 --> 01:26:29,452 Like we planned. 1018 01:26:29,518 --> 01:26:33,389 It might do you good to get away from all this. 1019 01:26:35,424 --> 01:26:37,526 I don't want to get away. 1020 01:26:46,569 --> 01:26:49,538 : What do you want from me, Nick? 1021 01:26:49,605 --> 01:26:51,474 I'm trying to be here for you, 1022 01:26:51,540 --> 01:26:54,009 but it's like I don't even know you anymore. 1023 01:26:59,315 --> 01:27:02,150 Max, this is not about you. 1024 01:27:10,726 --> 01:27:12,227 Maxine? 1025 01:27:12,295 --> 01:27:14,129 We will all miss him, you know. 1026 01:27:14,196 --> 01:27:15,331 Yeah. 1027 01:27:31,314 --> 01:27:34,550 (chanting in native language) 1028 01:27:37,119 --> 01:27:38,354 Gogol. (speaks native language) 1029 01:27:38,421 --> 01:27:39,822 Father's name? 1030 01:27:39,888 --> 01:27:40,989 Ashoke. 1031 01:27:41,056 --> 01:27:43,592 (chanting in native language) 1032 01:27:49,031 --> 01:27:49,865 Ashima. 1033 01:27:51,300 --> 01:27:52,267 Ashoke. 1034 01:28:59,802 --> 01:29:01,537 Gogol Baba. 1035 01:29:01,604 --> 01:29:04,106 Maybe you should let 1036 01:29:04,172 --> 01:29:06,174 bygones be bygones now. 1037 01:29:06,241 --> 01:29:08,944 What do you mean? 1038 01:29:09,011 --> 01:29:11,547 Make up with Maxine. 1039 01:29:12,715 --> 01:29:15,484 Ma, you never liked her, did you? 1040 01:29:15,551 --> 01:29:18,954 That is not the point, Gogol. 1041 01:29:19,021 --> 01:29:22,024 The point is that now you should move on with your life. 1042 01:29:24,259 --> 01:29:25,961 You know, 1043 01:29:26,028 --> 01:29:27,863 by the time I was your age, 1044 01:29:27,930 --> 01:29:30,533 I had already celebrated my tenth wedding anniversary. 1045 01:29:30,599 --> 01:29:32,468 This is America, Ma. 1046 01:29:32,535 --> 01:29:34,202 People have twins when they're 60. 1047 01:29:34,269 --> 01:29:37,139 Oh, Gogol, very funny. 1048 01:29:38,441 --> 01:29:40,976 Uh, do you remember, uh, 1049 01:29:41,043 --> 01:29:42,511 Moushumi Mazumdar? 1050 01:29:42,578 --> 01:29:44,580 "I detest "I detest 1051 01:29:44,647 --> 01:29:46,615 American television." American television." 1052 01:29:46,682 --> 01:29:48,917 Mm, don't be so rude. 1053 01:29:48,984 --> 01:29:50,185 You think your accents 1054 01:29:50,252 --> 01:29:52,054 don't sound funny to other people? 1055 01:29:52,120 --> 01:29:54,256 Poor thing. 1056 01:29:54,322 --> 01:29:56,158 Terrible, terrible tragedy. 1057 01:29:56,224 --> 01:29:58,594 You know, she was supposed to have been married. 1058 01:29:58,661 --> 01:30:01,464 But it was canceled at the last minute. 1059 01:30:01,530 --> 01:30:04,032 The invitation cards were sent out. 1060 01:30:04,099 --> 01:30:05,634 The hall was booked, even. 1061 01:30:05,701 --> 01:30:07,970 She's also in New York-- alone-- 1062 01:30:08,036 --> 01:30:10,372 doing her PhD. 1063 01:30:10,439 --> 01:30:12,608 I told her parents, 1064 01:30:12,675 --> 01:30:14,877 "Don't worry, Gogol is also there. He will call her." 1065 01:30:14,943 --> 01:30:17,513 Hey, hey, hey, Ma! 1066 01:30:17,580 --> 01:30:21,349 You don't have time for one cup of tea, Gogol? 1067 01:30:21,416 --> 01:30:24,086 Her parents came to Baba's funeral, also. 1068 01:30:24,152 --> 01:30:25,688 This is the least we can do. 1069 01:30:25,754 --> 01:30:27,355 Okay, look, time out. 1070 01:30:27,422 --> 01:30:29,625 Let's say 1071 01:30:29,692 --> 01:30:31,527 that I take her out to tea, okay? 1072 01:30:31,594 --> 01:30:33,395 Then what? What are we going to talk about? 1073 01:30:33,462 --> 01:30:35,397 As far as I recall, she doesn't even speak. 1074 01:30:35,464 --> 01:30:37,065 Only reads. Weird French stuff, Ma. 1075 01:30:37,132 --> 01:30:38,133 Bye, Ma. 1076 01:30:38,200 --> 01:30:40,168 Later, Goggles. See you later. 1077 01:30:46,575 --> 01:30:48,343 This is her number. 1078 01:30:48,410 --> 01:30:50,378 Ma... Call her if you want. 1079 01:30:50,445 --> 01:30:52,280 Don't call her if you don't want. 1080 01:30:52,347 --> 01:30:53,448 Yeah. 1081 01:30:53,516 --> 01:30:55,217 Okay. 1082 01:30:55,283 --> 01:30:56,785 Thank you. 1083 01:31:01,189 --> 01:31:04,159 Nikhil. 1084 01:31:04,226 --> 01:31:06,929 Yes. 1085 01:31:06,995 --> 01:31:08,997 As opposed to Gogol? 1086 01:31:09,064 --> 01:31:11,734 Yes. 1087 01:31:13,001 --> 01:31:14,069 Excuse me. Yeah? 1088 01:31:14,136 --> 01:31:15,504 Single malt, please. Thanks. Okay. 1089 01:31:15,571 --> 01:31:16,839 WAITER: Single malt. 1090 01:31:18,306 --> 01:31:20,042 I've never done this before. 1091 01:31:20,108 --> 01:31:22,110 What's that? 1092 01:31:22,177 --> 01:31:25,413 Gone out on a blind date engineered by my mom. 1093 01:31:25,480 --> 01:31:26,949 It's not a blind date exactly. 1094 01:31:27,015 --> 01:31:28,917 No? 1095 01:31:28,984 --> 01:31:29,852 No, we sort of 1096 01:31:29,918 --> 01:31:31,453 know each other, in a way. 1097 01:31:31,520 --> 01:31:32,688 Here you go. 1098 01:31:32,755 --> 01:31:34,923 I don't remember our ever talking, really. 1099 01:31:37,225 --> 01:31:39,595 Actually, neither do I. 1100 01:31:42,531 --> 01:31:45,901 Does your family still live in the same house I used to visit? 1101 01:31:45,968 --> 01:31:48,036 Yeah. 1102 01:31:48,103 --> 01:31:50,539 I remember the kitchen. 1103 01:31:50,606 --> 01:31:54,409 It had these very blue cupboards. 1104 01:31:54,476 --> 01:31:57,179 Yeah, those are still there. 1105 01:32:04,787 --> 01:32:07,055 I was sorry to hear about your father. 1106 01:32:07,122 --> 01:32:08,957 Oh. 1107 01:32:09,024 --> 01:32:10,926 How's your mother getting along? 1108 01:32:10,993 --> 01:32:12,094 She's all right. 1109 01:32:12,160 --> 01:32:14,963 You know, Sonia's been living with her, so that helps. 1110 01:32:21,069 --> 01:32:23,105 So why'd you leave Paris for New York? 1111 01:32:23,171 --> 01:32:25,240 Wouldn't you rather study French literature in France? 1112 01:32:25,307 --> 01:32:27,209 I moved here for love. 1113 01:32:28,543 --> 01:32:31,279 Surely you know about my prenuptial disaster. 1114 01:32:31,346 --> 01:32:33,081 Not really. 1115 01:32:33,148 --> 01:32:34,182 Well, you ought to. 1116 01:32:34,249 --> 01:32:37,485 Every other Bengali living on the East Coast does. 1117 01:32:40,623 --> 01:32:42,991 So, uh... 1118 01:32:43,058 --> 01:32:44,893 should we make our mothers happy 1119 01:32:44,960 --> 01:32:46,394 and see each other again? 1120 01:32:46,461 --> 01:32:47,429 Maybe. 1121 01:32:47,495 --> 01:32:49,865 Give me a call. 1122 01:32:49,932 --> 01:32:50,966 Okay. 1123 01:33:09,551 --> 01:33:12,054 I know why he went to Cleveland. 1124 01:33:14,657 --> 01:33:17,760 He was teaching me how to live alone. 1125 01:33:32,540 --> 01:33:36,344 WOMAN : * Bonjour, monsieur, bonjour monsieur... * 1126 01:33:36,411 --> 01:33:38,546 MAN : * Bonjour, madame, bonjour, madame... * 1127 01:33:38,613 --> 01:33:40,315 MOUSHUMI: So of course, my mother is 1128 01:33:40,382 --> 01:33:43,719 appalled that I'm not cooking you Indian food. 1129 01:33:43,786 --> 01:33:46,088 You told her I was coming over? 1130 01:33:46,154 --> 01:33:47,455 She called today. 1131 01:33:47,522 --> 01:33:50,625 What about you? Have you been giving your mother updates? 1132 01:33:50,693 --> 01:33:52,160 Sort of. 1133 01:33:53,495 --> 01:33:55,698 Oh, God! I need to add more liquid. 1134 01:33:59,401 --> 01:34:01,269 Are you all right? 1135 01:34:01,336 --> 01:34:02,738 God. Um... 1136 01:34:02,805 --> 01:34:05,107 Yeah, um, could you please help me 1137 01:34:05,173 --> 01:34:07,342 with my glasses? Get them off for me. 1138 01:34:19,021 --> 01:34:22,124 WOMAN : * Comment allez * 1139 01:34:22,190 --> 01:34:25,861 MAN : * Bien, merci, et vous * 1140 01:34:27,595 --> 01:34:30,833 * * 1141 01:34:31,867 --> 01:34:34,569 God, did I really say that? 1142 01:34:34,636 --> 01:34:36,204 You sure as hell did. 1143 01:34:37,372 --> 01:34:39,507 No wonder you never talked to me back then. 1144 01:34:39,574 --> 01:34:41,043 Hey, I tried. 1145 01:34:41,109 --> 01:34:43,846 You were the one who used to treat me like an untouchable. 1146 01:34:46,414 --> 01:34:48,116 How'd you get so sexy? 1147 01:34:49,184 --> 01:34:51,253 Paris. 1148 01:34:51,319 --> 01:34:53,321 Paris. 1149 01:34:56,024 --> 01:34:59,962 After years of convincing myself I'd never have a lover... 1150 01:35:01,463 --> 01:35:04,199 ...I began to have affairs. 1151 01:35:04,266 --> 01:35:06,735 How many? 1152 01:35:11,573 --> 01:35:13,275 How many what? 1153 01:35:13,341 --> 01:35:15,277 Lovers. 1154 01:35:17,913 --> 01:35:20,182 You don't want to know. 1155 01:35:28,256 --> 01:35:30,959 MAN: But you must understand 1156 01:35:31,026 --> 01:35:33,595 that without fire, this entire ceremony's invalid. 1157 01:35:33,661 --> 01:35:34,863 I'm sorry, sir. 1158 01:35:34,930 --> 01:35:36,698 I cannot allow you to light a fire 1159 01:35:36,765 --> 01:35:39,201 anywhere within the hotel premises. 1160 01:36:13,836 --> 01:36:19,774 * * 1161 01:36:19,842 --> 01:36:21,409 ASHIMA: I wandered... 1162 01:36:21,476 --> 01:36:23,846 lonely as a cloud 1163 01:36:23,912 --> 01:36:27,715 That floats on high o'er vales and hills 1164 01:36:27,782 --> 01:36:29,351 When all at once 1165 01:36:29,417 --> 01:36:30,585 I saw a crowd 1166 01:36:30,652 --> 01:36:33,555 A host of golden daffodils. 1167 01:36:36,925 --> 01:36:39,394 You're next, Sonia. Beauty! 1168 01:37:00,782 --> 01:37:02,550 (continues speaking native language) 1169 01:37:08,390 --> 01:37:11,994 * * 1170 01:37:40,855 --> 01:37:42,390 Mm, mm, mm, mm, mm. 1171 01:37:42,457 --> 01:37:43,391 Mmm-hm, mm-hmm. 1172 01:37:43,458 --> 01:37:45,793 Mmm? Ah. Hmm. 1173 01:37:45,860 --> 01:37:48,196 Hmm? 1174 01:37:50,665 --> 01:37:52,500 * * 1175 01:38:17,692 --> 01:38:19,461 Mmm! 1176 01:38:43,851 --> 01:38:46,454 $101 from the Banagi family. 1177 01:38:46,521 --> 01:38:49,291 All right. That brings the total... 1178 01:38:50,558 --> 01:38:53,061 ...to $7,035. 1179 01:38:53,128 --> 01:38:54,829 : Not bad, Mr. Ganguli. 1180 01:38:54,896 --> 01:38:57,165 : I'd say we made a killing, Mrs. Ganguli. 1181 01:38:57,232 --> 01:38:59,601 Oh, hold it, hold it. 1182 01:38:59,667 --> 01:39:01,469 Ms. Mazumdar's the name. 1183 01:39:07,042 --> 01:39:10,312 We've already discussed this. 1184 01:39:10,378 --> 01:39:13,048 Yeah, but I thought, you know, both names. 1185 01:39:14,149 --> 01:39:16,218 Do you know how many letters that is? 1186 01:39:16,284 --> 01:39:19,421 Imagine spelling that over the phone. 1187 01:39:22,357 --> 01:39:25,060 I've begun to publish under my name. 1188 01:39:25,127 --> 01:39:27,095 No one would know me. 1189 01:39:31,099 --> 01:39:33,035 Oh, come on, Nikhil. 1190 01:39:34,769 --> 01:39:36,071 What if somebody asked you to 1191 01:39:36,138 --> 01:39:39,174 change your name? 1192 01:39:39,241 --> 01:39:42,177 I already have, remember? 1193 01:39:43,678 --> 01:39:47,482 Forget it, I was just being silly, Ms. Mazumdar. 1194 01:39:52,354 --> 01:39:54,289 GOGOL: But it's our anniversary. 1195 01:39:54,356 --> 01:39:56,491 MOUSHUMI: So, we'll celebrate. Wish we didn't have to go. 1196 01:39:56,558 --> 01:39:59,294 Tonight of all nights. We promised. 1197 01:39:59,361 --> 01:40:01,629 No, no, no, no. We didn't promise. You promised. 1198 01:40:02,764 --> 01:40:04,499 I bought your gift. Mmm-hmm. 1199 01:40:04,566 --> 01:40:07,302 Have you bought mine? I'm not buying it, I'm making it. 1200 01:40:07,369 --> 01:40:09,737 I'm designing a dream house for you, Ms. Mazumdar. 1201 01:40:09,804 --> 01:40:11,873 So you're just gonna have to wait. 1202 01:40:14,409 --> 01:40:16,311 So, we're thinking Prescott. 1203 01:40:16,378 --> 01:40:19,013 I'm sorry Why? Prescott? 1204 01:40:19,081 --> 01:40:20,315 It's a family name. 1205 01:40:20,382 --> 01:40:22,317 What does it mean? The name should mean something. 1206 01:40:27,289 --> 01:40:29,424 What does Moushumi mean? 1207 01:40:29,491 --> 01:40:31,959 A damp, southwesterly breeze. 1208 01:40:32,026 --> 01:40:33,795 Well, stop worrying. 1209 01:40:33,861 --> 01:40:36,664 If he doesn't like his name, he can always change it. 1210 01:40:36,731 --> 01:40:39,567 I'd never change my name. It's my grandmother's. 1211 01:40:39,634 --> 01:40:41,336 Nikhil changed his. 1212 01:40:41,403 --> 01:40:43,238 Really? 1213 01:40:43,305 --> 01:40:45,006 What do you mean, he changed his name? 1214 01:40:45,073 --> 01:40:47,975 Nikhil, it wasn't the name he was born with. 1215 01:40:48,042 --> 01:40:49,577 Well, what name were you born with? 1216 01:40:51,679 --> 01:40:53,815 Gogol. 1217 01:40:56,118 --> 01:40:58,086 As in The Overcoat? Yes. 1218 01:40:58,153 --> 01:41:00,722 Ah, I get it. 1219 01:41:00,788 --> 01:41:02,857 Nikolai Gogol. 1220 01:41:02,924 --> 01:41:05,427 Exactly. What in the world made 1221 01:41:05,493 --> 01:41:06,694 your parents choose that name? 1222 01:41:08,930 --> 01:41:11,499 My father was a fan. 1223 01:41:37,725 --> 01:41:41,263 What I told you about my name was personal. 1224 01:41:41,329 --> 01:41:44,366 : Nobody cares. 1225 01:41:44,432 --> 01:41:46,268 It's not just some joke or conversation piece, okay? 1226 01:41:46,334 --> 01:41:48,336 And for you to bring it up in front of these people... 1227 01:41:48,403 --> 01:41:50,972 These people happen to be my friends. 1228 01:41:51,038 --> 01:41:53,107 You know, I had a life 1229 01:41:53,175 --> 01:41:56,311 before I met you. You can't wish away my past! 1230 01:42:29,511 --> 01:42:32,146 You know I can't read French. 1231 01:42:32,214 --> 01:42:35,817 It's an offer to teach... at the Sorbonne. 1232 01:42:39,487 --> 01:42:42,724 Don't worry. I turned it down. 1233 01:42:42,790 --> 01:42:45,493 I'm going to be a good Bengali housewife, 1234 01:42:45,560 --> 01:42:48,430 and make samosas every Thursday from scratch. 1235 01:42:58,840 --> 01:43:02,577 It's so hard to know what to do sometimes. 1236 01:43:02,644 --> 01:43:06,648 I was looking at this Joseph Campbell book the other day. 1237 01:43:06,714 --> 01:43:10,084 And he says when you feel lost, 1238 01:43:10,151 --> 01:43:11,619 you should close your eyes 1239 01:43:11,686 --> 01:43:13,921 and think of when you were most happy. 1240 01:43:13,988 --> 01:43:15,990 Not thrilled. 1241 01:43:16,057 --> 01:43:19,126 Just... deeply happy. 1242 01:43:19,193 --> 01:43:21,663 It's called "following your bliss." 1243 01:43:23,431 --> 01:43:25,667 You wanna try it? 1244 01:43:31,239 --> 01:43:33,241 Well? 1245 01:43:36,043 --> 01:43:38,613 Ashima 1246 01:43:38,680 --> 01:43:40,282 Hmm. 1247 01:43:42,517 --> 01:43:46,288 I've been thinking of leaving. 1248 01:43:46,354 --> 01:43:48,923 Is that very selfish of me? 1249 01:43:51,125 --> 01:43:54,962 You know, I thought now that the children are both well settled. 1250 01:44:01,869 --> 01:44:04,839 * * 1251 01:44:49,216 --> 01:44:51,085 ASHIMA: You don't know how 1252 01:44:51,152 --> 01:44:53,120 happy I am that both my children 1253 01:44:53,187 --> 01:44:55,790 have found their life partners. 1254 01:44:55,857 --> 01:44:59,927 You don't mind that Ben's not Indian? 1255 01:44:59,994 --> 01:45:02,464 Times have changed. 1256 01:45:02,530 --> 01:45:05,099 No, I don't mind. 1257 01:45:05,166 --> 01:45:07,469 He's a very good boy, you know? 1258 01:45:07,535 --> 01:45:10,237 And he makes Sonia very happy. 1259 01:45:10,304 --> 01:45:12,540 She is following her bliss. 1260 01:45:12,607 --> 01:45:15,276 You've been reading Joseph Campbell. 1261 01:45:18,913 --> 01:45:21,716 : * Bonjour, monsieur, bonjour, monsieur... * 1262 01:45:21,783 --> 01:45:23,718 * Bonjour, madame, madame... * 1263 01:45:43,638 --> 01:45:46,140 I still can't believe my little sister's getting married. 1264 01:45:46,207 --> 01:45:47,241 Better believe it, Goggles. 1265 01:45:48,543 --> 01:45:50,545 ASHIMA: I have something to say. 1266 01:45:50,612 --> 01:45:53,448 Gogol, I did not want to tell you on the phone. 1267 01:45:53,515 --> 01:45:56,451 Uh, I have decided to sell the house. 1268 01:45:57,585 --> 01:45:59,286 I am going to do what 1269 01:45:59,353 --> 01:46:01,889 your father and I had always planned. 1270 01:46:01,956 --> 01:46:03,525 Six months in India, 1271 01:46:03,591 --> 01:46:05,560 and six months here with all of you. 1272 01:46:05,627 --> 01:46:07,529 And then I can go ahead and start 1273 01:46:07,595 --> 01:46:09,464 my singing again in Calcutta. 1274 01:46:09,531 --> 01:46:11,733 That is, if any guru wants a 45-year-old student. 1275 01:46:12,900 --> 01:46:14,436 Of course they will. Of course, Mom. 1276 01:46:15,603 --> 01:46:17,371 I want to be free. 1277 01:46:17,439 --> 01:46:19,574 Mm-hmm, like your name. 1278 01:46:19,641 --> 01:46:21,108 GOGOL: What do you mean? 1279 01:46:21,175 --> 01:46:23,310 Ashima means "without borders." 1280 01:46:23,377 --> 01:46:25,079 "Limitless." 1281 01:46:40,327 --> 01:46:41,362 Mo. 1282 01:46:41,429 --> 01:46:42,464 ASHIMA: No Mo. Your ma. 1283 01:46:42,530 --> 01:46:44,732 Hey, Ma. What's up? 1284 01:46:44,799 --> 01:46:47,469 Uh, Gogol, there's a buyer for the house. 1285 01:46:47,535 --> 01:46:48,803 Are they meeting your price? 1286 01:46:48,870 --> 01:46:50,037 Yes. 1287 01:46:50,104 --> 01:46:51,338 Then do it, Ma. 1288 01:46:51,405 --> 01:46:54,809 I have told them they will have to wait until after Christmas. 1289 01:46:54,876 --> 01:46:56,878 Both of you are coming, aren't you? 1290 01:46:56,944 --> 01:46:58,012 Of course. 1291 01:46:58,079 --> 01:47:00,815 It will be the last party at Pemberton Road. 1292 01:47:00,882 --> 01:47:03,451 I know. 1293 01:47:13,528 --> 01:47:15,162 I don't see it. 1294 01:47:15,229 --> 01:47:17,131 Ooh. 1295 01:47:20,234 --> 01:47:22,336 So, this year... 1296 01:47:22,403 --> 01:47:23,838 Mm-hmm. 1297 01:47:23,905 --> 01:47:27,709 ...they're renting a house in the Pyrenees for the summer. 1298 01:47:27,775 --> 01:47:28,776 Oh. 1299 01:47:28,843 --> 01:47:30,712 And I told them we might join them. 1300 01:47:30,778 --> 01:47:32,914 Astrid and Donald for an entire summer. 1301 01:47:32,980 --> 01:47:34,381 Can't. 1302 01:47:34,448 --> 01:47:36,484 Yeah, but the Pyrenees are so beautiful. 1303 01:47:36,551 --> 01:47:37,885 Pierre says it's possibly... 1304 01:47:37,952 --> 01:47:39,854 Who's Pierre? 1305 01:47:45,927 --> 01:47:47,228 Hmm? 1306 01:47:52,399 --> 01:47:54,802 Are you having an affair? 1307 01:47:58,940 --> 01:48:00,808 Are you? 1308 01:48:00,875 --> 01:48:03,110 (train cars whirring and rattling) 1309 01:48:05,246 --> 01:48:07,048 Who is he? 1310 01:48:08,850 --> 01:48:12,286 Someone I've known a long time. 1311 01:48:12,353 --> 01:48:13,655 Why?! 1312 01:48:18,492 --> 01:48:20,394 I saw myself becoming my mother. 1313 01:48:20,461 --> 01:48:23,565 I saw myself stuck. 1314 01:48:28,235 --> 01:48:32,239 Look, maybe it's not enough that we're both Bengali. 1315 01:48:38,345 --> 01:48:40,181 That's not why I love you. 1316 01:49:01,736 --> 01:49:03,838 So, when are you giving us the good news? 1317 01:49:03,905 --> 01:49:05,072 Just because your mother's going 1318 01:49:05,139 --> 01:49:07,141 doesn't mean you have to forget about us. 1319 01:49:07,208 --> 01:49:08,342 Yes. You must come over. 1320 01:49:08,409 --> 01:49:09,977 You should not feel shy. 1321 01:49:10,044 --> 01:49:10,978 Hey... Hey. 1322 01:49:11,045 --> 01:49:12,513 Remember, we're your family, also. 1323 01:49:12,580 --> 01:49:14,315 Mm-hmm. And we're still there. 1324 01:49:14,381 --> 01:49:15,316 Thanks. 1325 01:49:15,382 --> 01:49:17,585 Dude, I am never gonna remember all these names. 1326 01:49:17,652 --> 01:49:19,486 It's all right, man. You don't have to. 1327 01:49:19,553 --> 01:49:21,155 Just call everyone Auntie. You'll be fine. 1328 01:49:21,222 --> 01:49:23,024 Sonia? Where's Moushumi? 1329 01:49:35,136 --> 01:49:38,906 * You are not far wrong if you think... * 1330 01:49:38,973 --> 01:49:40,174 Ah. 1331 01:49:44,245 --> 01:49:47,281 Take into considering our evolutionary stage. 1332 01:49:47,348 --> 01:49:48,282 Uh-huh. 1333 01:49:48,349 --> 01:49:51,418 * ...morals could lose... * Nah. Nah. 1334 01:49:51,485 --> 01:49:54,221 Lose, lose. Morals lose. 1335 01:49:54,288 --> 01:49:56,958 And about morals, we care a hang if you think... 1336 01:49:57,024 --> 01:50:01,929 * You are an awful good... * 1337 01:50:01,996 --> 01:50:04,031 (distant singing and chatter) 1338 01:50:29,957 --> 01:50:33,795 * From the above... * 1339 01:50:33,861 --> 01:50:35,362 * ...Neither fish nor flesh... * 1340 01:50:35,429 --> 01:50:36,664 Ah. 1341 01:50:50,978 --> 01:50:53,981 We all came out of Gogol's overcoat. 1342 01:50:56,851 --> 01:50:59,086 One day, you will understand. 1343 01:51:12,399 --> 01:51:13,567 Hey, Gogoli. 1344 01:51:13,634 --> 01:51:15,870 Hey, Ma. 1345 01:51:19,173 --> 01:51:21,108 Oh, Baba... 1346 01:51:23,845 --> 01:51:26,113 Everything is okay? 1347 01:51:26,180 --> 01:51:29,116 Hmm, between Moushumi and you, hmm? 1348 01:51:35,689 --> 01:51:38,292 Ma, Moushumi found someone else. 1349 01:51:42,830 --> 01:51:45,399 Some... some old boyfriend. 1350 01:51:45,466 --> 01:51:47,334 A French guy named Pierre. 1351 01:51:50,137 --> 01:51:54,175 For once, somebody else's name bothered me more than my own. 1352 01:51:55,977 --> 01:51:57,711 Oh. 1353 01:51:57,779 --> 01:51:59,914 It is all my fault. 1354 01:52:01,682 --> 01:52:03,417 I am sorry, Gogol. 1355 01:52:03,484 --> 01:52:05,820 Ma... 1356 01:52:05,887 --> 01:52:08,255 Ma, it has nothing to do with you. 1357 01:52:10,057 --> 01:52:11,592 We're different people. 1358 01:52:11,658 --> 01:52:13,494 We wanted different things. 1359 01:52:14,762 --> 01:52:17,064 I will not go back to India now. 1360 01:52:17,131 --> 01:52:18,933 I cannot go. 1361 01:52:19,000 --> 01:52:21,335 Oh, you have to go. 1362 01:52:21,402 --> 01:52:23,838 Listen to me... 1363 01:52:23,905 --> 01:52:26,373 you know, I-I know that I'm supposed to be devastated. 1364 01:52:26,440 --> 01:52:27,942 Everybody's gone, 1365 01:52:28,009 --> 01:52:31,012 but... I know this is gonna sound crazy, but 1366 01:52:31,078 --> 01:52:34,448 for the first time in my life, I actually feel free. 1367 01:52:37,785 --> 01:52:40,387 Look... 1368 01:52:40,454 --> 01:52:43,858 Look what I found. 1369 01:52:43,925 --> 01:52:47,061 It's Baba's graduation gift from high school. 1370 01:52:47,128 --> 01:52:48,996 See? 1371 01:52:49,063 --> 01:52:51,632 ASHOKE: "For Gogol Ganguli. 1372 01:52:51,698 --> 01:52:54,401 "The man who gave you his name, 1373 01:52:54,468 --> 01:52:57,104 from the man who gave you your name." 1374 01:52:57,171 --> 01:53:00,474 There are no accidents, Gogol. 1375 01:53:00,541 --> 01:53:03,210 Baba made you find it. 1376 01:53:03,277 --> 01:53:05,980 He is with us. 1377 01:53:13,387 --> 01:53:16,390 * * 1378 01:53:20,794 --> 01:53:22,897 ASHIMA: Don't go so far 1379 01:53:22,964 --> 01:53:24,665 that I cannot see you! 1380 01:53:24,731 --> 01:53:26,400 He's too little! 1381 01:53:26,467 --> 01:53:28,035 Jump, jump. 1382 01:53:49,790 --> 01:53:50,992 The camera. 1383 01:53:51,058 --> 01:53:52,626 It is in the car. 1384 01:54:00,902 --> 01:54:03,504 All this way, and no picture. 1385 01:54:03,570 --> 01:54:05,973 Huh? 1386 01:54:08,876 --> 01:54:12,679 We just have to remember it then, huh? 1387 01:54:12,746 --> 01:54:16,350 Will you remember this day, Gogol? 1388 01:54:16,417 --> 01:54:18,585 How long do I have to remember it? 1389 01:54:20,821 --> 01:54:23,790 Ah, remember it always. 1390 01:54:23,857 --> 01:54:27,028 Remember that you and I made the journey, 1391 01:54:27,094 --> 01:54:30,932 and went together to a place 1392 01:54:30,998 --> 01:54:34,168 where there was nowhere left to go. 1393 01:54:45,746 --> 01:54:49,783 ASHIMA: For 25 years, I missed my life in India. 1394 01:54:52,987 --> 01:54:56,857 And now, I will miss my life here, 1395 01:54:56,924 --> 01:54:59,526 and all of you 1396 01:54:59,593 --> 01:55:01,895 who became my family. 1397 01:55:04,631 --> 01:55:06,667 I will miss 1398 01:55:06,733 --> 01:55:08,835 living with my daughter 1399 01:55:08,902 --> 01:55:13,040 and the surprising friendship we formed. 1400 01:55:13,107 --> 01:55:15,709 I will miss phoning my son 1401 01:55:15,776 --> 01:55:18,379 at all times of day or night. 1402 01:55:20,982 --> 01:55:24,418 And I will miss this country 1403 01:55:25,752 --> 01:55:31,092 in which I had grown to know and love my husband. 1404 01:55:32,593 --> 01:55:36,964 And though his ashes are scattered in the Ganges... 1405 01:55:38,232 --> 01:55:40,934 ...it is here, in this house, 1406 01:55:41,002 --> 01:55:43,170 in this town, 1407 01:55:43,237 --> 01:55:46,440 amongst all of you... 1408 01:55:46,507 --> 01:55:50,544 that he will continue to dwell in my heart. 1409 01:55:54,515 --> 01:55:56,450 Hear, hear! 1410 01:55:56,517 --> 01:55:57,651 Long live Ashima. 1411 01:55:57,718 --> 01:55:59,686 Cheers. Cheers. 1412 01:55:59,753 --> 01:56:00,554 Cheers. Cheers. Cheers. 1413 01:56:00,621 --> 01:56:01,622 Cheers. 1414 01:56:04,325 --> 01:56:06,427 Thank you. 1415 01:56:06,493 --> 01:56:10,297 GOGOL: "After several minutes blushing all over, 1416 01:56:10,364 --> 01:56:13,434 "he begin reassuring them quite simple-heartedly 1417 01:56:13,500 --> 01:56:15,669 "that it was not a new overcoat at all. 1418 01:56:15,736 --> 01:56:18,772 "That it was just so, that it was an old overcoat. 1419 01:56:18,839 --> 01:56:20,707 "Finally, one of the clerks, 1420 01:56:20,774 --> 01:56:24,711 "even some sort of assistant to the chief clerk said, 1421 01:56:24,778 --> 01:56:26,280 "'So be it. 1422 01:56:26,347 --> 01:56:28,449 I'll throw a party instead of Akaky Akakyevich...'" 1423 01:56:28,515 --> 01:56:30,717 ASHOKE: Pack a pillow and blanket. 1424 01:56:30,784 --> 01:56:34,588 Go, see the world. 1425 01:56:35,922 --> 01:56:38,592 You will never regret it, Gogol. 1426 01:56:43,497 --> 01:56:46,433 (woman singing traditional Indian melody) 1427 01:57:36,083 --> 01:57:38,752 * * 1428 01:58:03,210 --> 01:58:09,082 * How many roads have I wandered? * 1429 01:58:09,150 --> 01:58:15,289 * None, and each my own * 1430 01:58:15,356 --> 01:58:21,228 * Behind me the bridges have crumbled * 1431 01:58:21,295 --> 01:58:26,700 * No question of return * 1432 01:58:28,335 --> 01:58:33,707 * Nowhere to go but the horizon * 1433 01:58:33,774 --> 01:58:38,412 * Where then will I call my home? * 1434 01:58:40,614 --> 01:58:45,586 * Nowhere to go but the horizon * 1435 01:58:45,652 --> 01:58:52,226 * Where then will I call my home? * 1436 01:58:52,293 --> 01:58:58,165 * How many roads have I wandered? * 1437 01:58:58,232 --> 01:59:04,605 * None, and each my own * 1438 01:59:04,671 --> 01:59:10,110 * Behind me the bridges have crumbled * 1439 01:59:10,177 --> 01:59:15,449 * Where then will I call my home? * 1440 01:59:17,184 --> 01:59:22,155 * Where then will I call my home? * 1441 01:59:23,156 --> 01:59:25,759 * Where then * 1442 01:59:25,826 --> 01:59:32,899 * Will I call my... * 1443 01:59:32,966 --> 01:59:38,772 * Home? * 1444 01:59:41,041 --> 01:59:44,378 (atmospheric electronic music plays) 1445 01:59:44,445 --> 01:59:48,615 * Someday * 1446 01:59:48,682 --> 01:59:58,259 * The wind will change and you will see me clearly * 1447 01:59:58,325 --> 02:00:02,229 * One day * 1448 02:00:02,296 --> 02:00:12,673 * But that's a million somedays from today * 1449 02:00:12,739 --> 02:00:17,444 * Lately * 1450 02:00:17,511 --> 02:00:27,254 * The sunshine makes a different shape around me * 1451 02:00:27,321 --> 02:00:31,458 * Lately * 1452 02:00:31,525 --> 02:00:41,101 * My music has a different sound to show me * 1453 02:00:41,167 --> 02:00:45,539 * Oh, lately * 1454 02:00:45,606 --> 02:00:50,043 * I ask questions of the world * 1455 02:00:50,110 --> 02:00:55,882 * No one's listening * 1456 02:00:55,949 --> 02:00:59,686 * Falling, falling * 1457 02:00:59,753 --> 02:01:04,325 * Falling * 1458 02:01:04,391 --> 02:01:10,263 * Or am I flying? * 1459 02:01:10,331 --> 02:01:18,572 * Flying, flying, flying * 1460 02:01:18,639 --> 02:01:24,945 * Or am I falling? * 1461 02:01:25,011 --> 02:01:28,281 * Falling, falling * 1462 02:01:28,349 --> 02:01:32,319 * Falling, falling * 1463 02:01:32,386 --> 02:01:37,624 * Falling... * (female backup singer wails accompaniment) 1464 02:01:47,701 --> 02:01:54,074 * Or am I flying? *