Holiday Movie Guide 2007

The Kite Runner

Cast: Khalid Abdalla, Homayon Ershadi, Zekeria Ebrahimi and Ahmad Khan Mahmidzada
Release date: December 14
Why you should see it: No major stars. A tale of camaraderie and salvation in Afghanistan—not exactly light Hollywood fare. The novel, which the film is based upon, has shown up in every Starbucks throughout the U.S., especially since controversy over the safety of the child actors in this film caused the release date to be pushed back. The story of friendship, betrayal and loyalty that spans decades and continents will not be a story easily forgotten.
Box-office bottom line: Lovers of the international best-selling book will come out in droves and so will those who are curious about the literary phenomenon.

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