i have not read the novel from which the film be base on . so i can not comment on what be miss or if there be change make . a i state above and i have a wonderful experience watch the kite runner . i find that when i see film about other culture than ours here in the usa and i learn how other people live and exist . the actor in this movie be from afghanistan and other country in that area . there be 3 young child in this near epic movie in there first role and they be marvelous . the scene that be supposedly in kabul be shoot in various part of china and i assume that the area be similar to the actual place in the book . mark foster direct and he do find nevrrland and he have create the same magic here . all aspect of production be first rate . i find this a good movie than those nominated and win oscar . the film be sub titled and it be very clear to read . it have a proper pg 13 rating . spoiler alert the child rape scene be very well handle . i can not however give this a 4 star rating a the general plot and story line we have see many and many time and non the less this be a very worthwhile movie to watch . rating represent half ( out of 4 ) 95 point ( out of 100 ) imdb 9 ( out of 10 ) .