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story of friendship is universal. How one person selflessly opens their
heart and soul to another is quite a feat. But imagine doing all of
this in an area where murder and rape are commonplace.
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This is the
story behind the Kite Runner.
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In the film two boys from two very different backgrounds manage to forge
a brotherhood in the old Afghanistan. Back before the entrance of the Taliban, Afghanistan
was a different place. Amir and Hassan (master and slave) share a
passion for storytelling and kite running.
They are inseparable, and
for a while it seems as if they will be like that for eternity. Then
life enters in. Amir is incapable of defending himself and as a result,
leaves Hassan to do his bidding. But when Hassan makes the ultimate
sacrifice for his best friend, will their friendship last?
War and
years of distance threaten to rip these two apart, but does real
friendship ever die? Many years later, their paths will cross again,
but not as they had expected. And when family secrets are revealed,
Amir must do all that he can to make things right with Hassan. Can he
uphold his end of the friendship, or will he remain a coward?
This film, directed by Marc Forster (Finding Neverland and Monster’s Ball),
is a tear-jerking depiction of what war and reckless dictators can do
to a country and its people. It’s a definite must-see, but be
prepared to cry, laugh, and have your rose-colored glasses removed.
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