for anyone with even a fleeting interest in human right and this be a difficult movie to watch . this be the story of an afghan mother who lose her husband in the war and have no brother or son . woman be not allow to have an autonomous life without some male . with no mean of support and she dress her daughter a a boy and so her daughter can get a job . the direction and cinematography create an intimacy with this ( i would guess ) 11 year old child and a we experience her very real fear . since the gender role be so disparate and she struggle try to present herself a a male . this be a very sad movie to watch . we feel the pain of these character without see any graphic abuse . it be the daily abuse encounter by all and especially the woman and that make this such a compelling movie . while the central character drive the movie and the other technical aspect of the movie be extremely well do . the direction be very good . some of the shot be do with a beauty and grace that be in such sharp contrast with the life of the afghan people . the movie open with a documentary like feel with the point of view of a camera man interact with a boy begging for money . we get closure on that scene later in the movie . very good story telling .