In a divided country on the verge of war, two childhood friends, Amir and Hassan, are about to be torn apart forever. It's a glorious afternoon in Kabul and the skies are bursting with the exhilarating joy of a kite-fighting tournament. But in the aftermath of the day's victory, one boy's fearful act of betrayal will mark their lives forever and set in motion an epic quest for redemption. Now, after twenty years of living in America, Amir returns to a perilous Afghanistan under the Taliban's iron-fisted rule to face the secrets that still haunt him and take one last daring chance to set things right.

Based on the book by Khaled Hosseini. DVD release of the 2007 motion picture. Special features: commentary with Marc Forster, Khalid Hosseini and David Benioff; words from The kite runner; images from The kite runner; social action PSA; theatrical trailer. Special features: commentary with Marc Forster, Khalid Hosseini and David Benioff; words from "The Kite Runner" featurette; images from "The Kite Runner" featurette; social action PSA; theatrical trailer. Originally released as a motion picture in 2007. Special features: Optional introduction Public Service Announcement with Khaled Hosselini; Commentary with Forster, Hosseini & Benioff; "Words from 'The kite runner'" featurette; "Images from 'The kite runner'" featurette (25 min.). Rated PG-13; strong thematic material including sexual assault of a child, violence, and brief strong language.