This movie was intense, heartfelt, and full of redemption. While I did not read the book, I must say the movie was amazing (from a non-book-reader's opinion). The story was rich, the characters were well-developed and empathy for each of them came with no difficulty. This was a wonderful story with some unique twists and amazing redemption. A true "must see". My only word of caution is that there is one scene that was particularly hard to watch as it was related to child abuse. Please be warned.
Directors Marc Forster
Actors Homayon Ershadi
Genre Dramas
Subgenre Friends • Based On A Novel • Adaptation • Fathers And Sons • Taliban
MPAA Rating PG-13 (MPAA)
Available Formats DVD
UPC 097361179742
Release Date 2007
Running Time 2hr 7min51 sec
Languages
Original Language Dari
Release Language English (Subtitled)
DVD Editions
DVD Editions DVD2hr 7min51 secParamount Home EntertainmentMarch 25, 2008PG-13 (MPAA)097361179742
Credits
Screenwriter David Benioff
Professional Reviews
Professional Reviews (12/21/2007, p.58, Lisa Schwarzbaum): "It's a big saga....The challenge invigorates Marc Forster....A sense of reserve turns...