The film The Kite Runner deserves praise due to the filmmakers' interpretation of major scenes. The most controversial scene in the novel is Hassan's rape, not because of Amir's betrayal of his friend, but because Hassan is a child. Children are universally viewed as innocent individuals in need of protection and, therefore, any violence against children, even fictitious, is likely to attract emotionally charged condemnation. Reading the novel, there doesn't seem to be a favorable way for the filmmakers to depict such a scene. However, after analyzing the film, we can conclude that Hassan's rape is treated in the most realistic way possible because the sexual assault of a child is directly implied without being mentioned or shown. Another aspect of the film that was handled well is the preface. In the novel, Amir, then an adult, recounts the impact that a major event had on the rest of his life twenty-six years ago. This section also includes references to his friend Rahim Khan and kites flying in Golden Gate Park. In the film, similar information is also presented through English subtitles that translate a telephone conversation between Amir and Rahim Khan, as well as a scene showing kites flying in front of the Golden Gate Bridge. However, in addition to this, the film also multiplies the allusions by showing Soraya, Amir's wife, as well as copies of his published novel. These additional details are appreciated because they help establish connections between the preface and the rest of the plot. The film's preface is also superior because these new details are not integral to the storyline and therefore do not spoil it, while the novel's preface about a life-changing event reduced the emotional impact of Hassan's rape. Although this film should be held in high regard due to the acting of major scenes, that is only one of the reasons why this film