Directed by Marc Forster, The Kite Runner is a film that features the Dari, Pashtu, Russian, Urdu, and English languages. The film partially takes place in California, however the main story occurs in Afghanistan.The Kite Runner stars Khalid Abdalla as Amir, a boy who grows up in Afghanistan and befriends a young boy named Hassan, who is the son of the family servant. This film shows some disturbing scenes that highlight issues in Afghanistan's history, and is highly valuable for anyone looking for a glimpse into what it may be like to grow up in such a troubled land. From the Taliban to Russians, Afghanistan is a country that has been rocked by fighting and fundamentalists/extremists attempting to seize control by force. Sometimes one can find solace only through escaping to a foreign land such as the USA.
Familial secrets and a guilty conscience find our protagonist putting his "normal" life in California on pause in order to redeem himself for past cowardice in Afghanistan. This film is a must-see, however some may find it a bit too depressing, as often these types of films are. The journey to self realization is never an easy one, however, director Forster makes it one worth taking.
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