The Kite Runner

I recently saw the movie " The Kite Runner " after reading the book ages ago and it was wonderfully done . Usually i find movies a let down after reading the books but this was a pleasant surprise. The story follows a friendship between two boys across continents . It is essentially a story about loyalty, duty and family.About family secrets that can disrupt a well ordered life. About leaving one's homeland and starting over again. The stunning yet stark landscape of Afghanistan is superimposed by the harsh brutality of the Taliban.