The Kite Runner

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PG13,2hrs 2min

Genre:

Drama

Released:

January 11, 2008

Distributor:

Paramount Vantage

Starring:

Khalid Abdalla, Zekiria Ebrahimi, Ahmad Khan Mahmoodzada ... More

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Synopsis: Based on Khaled Hosseini's acclaimed novels, "The Kite Runner" is an emotional tale of friendship, family, devastating mistakes and redeeming love. In a divided country on the verge of war, two childhood best friends, Amir and Hassan, are about to be torn apart forever. Its a glorious afternoon in Kabul and the skies are bursting with the exhilarating joy of an innocent kite-fighting tournament. But in the aftermath of the days victory, one boys fearful act of betrayal will set in motion ... Full Synopsis

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	Roger Ebert, CHICAGO SUN-TIMES Like "House of Sand and Fog" and "Man Push Cart," it helps us to understand that the newcomers among us come from somewhere and are somebody. Read Review Metascore ^® from metacritic.com 61 Generally favorable reviews out of 100 Based on 10 critic reviews

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	Khalid Abdalla Amir Zekiria Ebrahimi Young Amir Ahmad Khan Mahmoodzada Young Hassan, Young Hassan Homayoun Ershadi Baba, Baba, Amir's Father