i have not read the novel from which the film is based on. so i cannot comment on what is missing or if there were changes made. as i stated above and i had a wonderful experience watching the kite runner. i find that when i see films about other cultures than ours here in the usa and i learn how other peoples live and exist. the actors in this movie are from afghanistan and other countries in that area. there are 3 young children in this near epic movie in there first roles and they were marvelous. the scenes that was supposedly in kabul were shot in various parts of china and i assume that the area is similar to the actual places in the book. mark foster directed and he did finding nevrrland and he has created the same magic here. all aspects of production are first rate. i found this a better movie than those nominated and won oscars. the film is sub titled  and it is very clear to read. it has a proper pg 13 rating. spoiler alert  the child rape scene is very well handled. i cannot however give this a 4 star rating as the general plot and story line we have seen many and many times and non the less this is a very worthwhile movie to watch. ratings represent half (out of 4) 95 points (out of 100) imdb 9 (out of 10). 
i have not read the novel from which the film is based on. so i cannot comment on what is missing or if there were changes made. as i stated above and i had a wonderful experience watching the kite runner. i find that when i see films about other cultures than ours here in the usa and i learn how other peoples live and exist. the actors in this movie are from afghanistan and other countries in that area. there are 3 young children in this near epic movie in there first roles and they were marvelous. the scenes that was supposedly in kabul were shot in various parts of china and i assume that the area is similar to the actual places in the book. mark foster directed and he did finding nevrrland and he has created the same magic here. all aspects of production are first rate. i found this a better movie than those nominated and won oscars. the film is sub titled  and it is very clear to read. it has a proper pg 13 rating. spoiler alert  the child rape scene is very well handled. i cannot however give this a 4 star rating as the general plot and story line we have seen many and many times and non the less this is a very worthwhile movie to watch. ratings represent half (out of 4) 95 points (out of 100) imdb 9 (out of 10). ---------------------------------Answer Question Below----------------------------------

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