The Namesake’s summaries don’t do it justice. The parents’ story steals the show, especially the father/husband, who shows such tenderness & love that it should be shown to all men as a guide on how to behave. I like Kal Penn, but his acting veered from outrage to boredom with few inflections in between. Great comedic actor, but drama may not be for him. I just saw the deleted scenes, and Pierre is shown! Played by Sebastian Roché! Good choice not to include the scene, but damn, I wouldn’t mind a spinoff. I know that’s wrong, but seriously! Won’t give more details because it would spoil the movie.