greeting again from the darkness . base on the mega best seller from author khaled hosseini and the film provide u a peak at the ugliness of post russia invade afghanistan and the terror of the taliban . director marc foster add a gem to his resume and which already include monster ball and find neverland and stranger than fiction . the story of young friend amir and hassan and the unknown bond they share into the next generation . this be a story of honor and courage and loyalty and be an unusual coming of age tale . some great scene of the boy when they be kid and then a couple of truly amazing scene a amir return a an adult to find hassan imprisoned son . this be tight and compelling story tell with a message . the acting be solid throughout and with no one actor steal the screen . although not a pleasant story to watch unfold and it be certainly meaningful and heart felt . plus a quick shot of midnight oil playing in the pool hall be a welcome gift .