My husband and I watched this movie and was moved by the many different aspects and stories in the movie. I found that the friendship of the two boys to be unique and real. Let keep in mind the context and the culture. Afgans value relationships and loyalty. So I found that this was believeable. The relationship with Amir and his father was also real and something for many to relate to. A son and a wife of a mother who died giving birth and the feelings this child felt was very real. Something for us to think about when faced with the same situation. There is much to say about the human mind and heart. Then there is the aspect of loyalty, guilty and courage. We can all relate some how with this story. It makes me think about what I would do if I was in the same situation...I know what I would say...but really what would I really do? Then the main aspect of the story I found to be an eye opener is the state of the country and it's people. They have been in war for so long...there is no hope and people live on survival techniques only. Sacrificing a child to sexual abuse to save the lives of many other children. How would I even make that choice. I'm not sure what to do and what the alternatives would be. I want to say that this in not true, but it is. Our children are our prize possessions, our jewels and our only chance. They are the ones that are prey to many predictors in many disguises...what as people with morals, values, beliefs and a heart to do? Let's not forget that these children are the same as our children in North America. They are alone and afraid...forced to do many unimagineable things that should not be. Friends, let's not critique this movie for the acting and the set design and all that stuff, let's look at what is happening to our children and families right now as we speak. What can you and I do to help a child to have a future?