i read the book before watch the movie and it leave me emotionally drain but i felt that it truly transport me to afghanistan and a culture i know very little about . i have great hope for this movie and it do not disappoint . i watch this with someone who do not read the book and he also enjoy it . they have to shorten some thing in the movie but it be a well act and well shot film . it leave you think about the movie long after it be over . you feel for the character and their plight . i highly recommend this movie to those who like emotionally drain drama and want to experience afghani culture . there be some disturb scene not suitable for child to watch . it be a heavy drama depict the horror of life under a restrictive regime .