i have never read the book and but have always hear good thing about it . so when the movie come out i consider go to see it and but never do . now it have come out on dvd and i have think of rent for a few week now . last night i finally pick it up . i be very glad that i do . cinematography be incredible in this movie . the scenery and etc and . all make you feel like you be in kabul . the acting be all very good and although i be sure some of the emotion be lose in the translation . and the story itself be good and pure and uplifting . yes the story be very sad and but at the same time uplifting . and i will be honest and a a white american and . make me see aside of kabul and afghanistan that i never picture in my mind when i think about it . show me a afghanistan before the taliban . show me a place that be beautiful . show me a place with good hearted people . i community that be like a family and aside from a few bully . anyways and i recommend this movie to everyone . it be one of the best i have ever see .