This film is an on-screen adaptation of the above 2003 best-selling novel by Khaled Hosseini, “The Kite Runner.” Set in Afghanistan, it is the story of two boys, Amir and Hassan, born in separate social classes but still bound by family ties, friendship and their mutual love of kite-flying. On the day of Kabul’s annual kite tournament, the elation of a victory is followed fast by Amir’s cowardly betrayal of his friend, an act that will separate them forever. Years later, Amir is swept back into his past as he risks his life to expunge the mistakes of his past. There is a rape scene, so this film may not be for everyone. Ultimately it emphasizes friendship and redemption, though from a secular standpoint.  Rated PG-13 for violence.