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The Kite Runner
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In a divided country on the verge of war, two childhood friends, Amir and Hassan, are about to be torn apart forever. It's a glorious afternoon in Kabul and the skies are bursting with the exhilarating joy of a kite-fighting tournament. But in the aftermath of the day's victory, one boy's fearful act
… More »In a divided country on the verge of war, two childhood friends, Amir and Hassan, are about to be torn apart forever. It's a glorious afternoon in Kabul and the skies are bursting with the exhilarating joy of a kite-fighting tournament. But in the aftermath of the day's victory, one boy's fearful act of betrayal will mark their lives forever and set in motion an epic quest for redemption. Now, after twenty years of living in America, Amir returns to a perilous Afghanistan under the Taliban's iron-fisted rule to face the secrets that still haunt him and take one last daring chance to set things right.
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DVD, region 1, NTSC, widescreen presentation, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround.
Special features: commentary with Marc Forster, Khalid Hosseini and David Benioff; words from The kite runner; images from The kite runner; social action PSA; theatrical trailer.
Originally released as a motion picture in 2007.
Based on the book by Khaled Hosseini.
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Add a SummaryAmir feels that Baba (his father) cares more about his half-bro, Hassan than him. One day when Amir wins the kite tournament, Hassan gets raped. But Amir is afraid to help him and tell about this incident to Baba. One day, Amir accuses Hassan of theft, so Baba drives them away. Then they leave Afghanistan and move to America, where Amir meets his fiancee, Soraya. Later on Baba dies of lung cancer. One day, Rahim Khan tells Amir that he is sick, so Amir has to go back to Afghanistan. And he also goes there find his nephew, Sohrab and takes him to America.
After spending years in California, Amir returns to his homeland in Afghanistan to help his old friend Hassan, whose son is in trouble.
a story of 2 childhood friends and the event that binds them forever. a timeless tale of personal redemption and growth.
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Add a NoticeSexual Content: Hassan gets raped by a bunch of bad boys.
Sexual Content: This title contains Sexual Content.
Violence: This title contains Violence.
Sexual Content: This title contains Sexual Content.
Violence: This title contains Violence.
Coarse Language: This title contains Coarse Language.
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Add a QuoteIt's a dangerous thing being born/ Time will only make it worse/ Do you want me to run that kite for you? For you, a thousand times over!
It's a dangerous thing being born/ Time will only make it worse/ Do you want me to run that kite for you? For you, a thousand times over!
Baba: There is only one sin, only one. And that is theft. Every other sin is a variation of theft... When you kill a man, you steal a life. You steal his wife's right to a husband, rob his children of a father. When you tell a lie, you steal someone's right to the truth. When you cheat, you steal the right to fairness.
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Add a CommentThis movie is one of the best I have ever watched. I would like to watch it or read the novel again! I like the music too.
A very powerful film pitting loyalty against family pride. A powerful view of what Kabul used to be before the Russians and Taliban tore Afghanistan to shreds.
This movie is all subtitles which is too bad because the book was very good.
A beautiful depiction of loyalty and friendship and a brief historic depiction of modern day Afghanistan! A recommended film for all!
The book is even better.
I have not read the book,but ordered it.The movie impressed me very deeply...the scene of the stoning to death and the child rape moved me to tears...I am still talking to friends they should see the movie.Great story,loved the children acting and the cinematography.
Pretty good, but read the book first. It follows the book as well as a movie can, but you might miss out if you saw the movie first. Neither book nor movie are for the faint of heart, but if you are undecided, the movie will leave you less teary than the book, in my opinion. I thought I knew what life must be like in Afganistan. But scenes in the movie showing muslim cities not occupied by the Taliban vs. those that are really brought into clear focus what is happening in the midddle east.
This is one of the best movies I have had the pleasure of watching. By the end of this film I was a snotty mess. If you do not feel something then you must be made of stone. I understand that people will say that the book is better, but you can not compare the two. A book can describe things in minute detail and coupled with the reader's imagination is hard to beat. Watch the movie first then read the book and you will be pleased by both.
This was a fabulous movie, plus I learnt a bit about Afghanistan.
This movie was a shame. The book brought so many emotions to life. You were able to feel the emotions of the characters and the real message of the novel. The movie was a dissapointing adaptation and I would reccomend you just read the book. This movie is a waste of 2 hours.