1 00:02:39,700 --> 00:02:43,690 San Francisco, California 2 00:02:55,647 --> 00:02:58,887 - You ready? - Yeah. Let's go. 3 00:03:07,267 --> 00:03:09,677 - Is that what I think it is? - I think so. 4 00:03:09,767 --> 00:03:12,887 - You nervous? - As long as they spelled my name right. 5 00:03:24,897 --> 00:03:28,507 - You want a moment alone with it? - I want you right here with me. 6 00:03:33,227 --> 00:03:34,557 There it is. 7 00:03:35,147 --> 00:03:36,387 There it is. 8 00:03:41,557 --> 00:03:42,887 Your baby. 9 00:03:49,647 --> 00:03:50,837 I'll get it. 10 00:03:59,857 --> 00:04:00,967 Hello? 11 00:04:02,767 --> 00:04:04,507 Hello? 12 00:04:05,557 --> 00:04:06,727 Amirjan. 13 00:04:08,057 --> 00:04:09,387 Rahim Khan? 14 00:04:11,187 --> 00:04:13,387 It is kind of you to remember. 15 00:04:18,727 --> 00:04:21,647 I have missed you, Amir jan. 16 00:04:22,057 --> 00:04:24,677 It's good to hear your voice. 17 00:04:25,557 --> 00:04:27,097 You should come home. 18 00:04:28,107 --> 00:04:29,217 Home? 19 00:04:32,267 --> 00:04:34,477 I don't know if now's such a good time. 20 00:04:35,227 --> 00:04:38,887 It's a very bad time, but you should come. 21 00:04:39,517 --> 00:04:42,307 There is a way to be good again, Amir. 22 00:04:52,307 --> 00:04:55,887 Kabul, Afghanistan 23 00:05:05,517 --> 00:05:07,557 Take the spool. Hold it right. 24 00:05:20,267 --> 00:05:21,547 Give me string! 25 00:05:22,517 --> 00:05:24,057 Hold the spool right. 26 00:05:33,017 --> 00:05:35,307 - I cut him! - Victory! 27 00:05:36,807 --> 00:05:38,307 Victory! 28 00:05:39,977 --> 00:05:41,007 This way! 29 00:05:41,557 --> 00:05:42,757 Where are you going? 30 00:05:44,227 --> 00:05:46,017 Catch it, it's going this way! 31 00:05:59,517 --> 00:06:01,057 We're losing it! 32 00:06:01,647 --> 00:06:03,307 Trust me! 33 00:06:32,267 --> 00:06:33,517 What are you doing here? 34 00:06:34,807 --> 00:06:36,267 Come sit, Amir. 35 00:06:38,807 --> 00:06:40,717 You're wasting time here. 36 00:06:41,437 --> 00:06:43,227 The kite went the other way. 37 00:06:43,937 --> 00:06:45,017 It will come this way. 38 00:06:45,937 --> 00:06:47,597 - How do you know? - I know. 39 00:06:47,727 --> 00:06:48,837 But how? 40 00:06:49,357 --> 00:06:51,007 Have I ever lied to you? 41 00:06:51,937 --> 00:06:53,347 How should I know? 42 00:06:54,437 --> 00:06:56,257 I'd rather eat dirt. 43 00:06:57,187 --> 00:06:58,847 Would you really do that? 44 00:06:58,937 --> 00:07:01,717 - Do what? - Eat dirt if I told you to. 45 00:07:03,017 --> 00:07:05,007 If you asked, I would. 46 00:07:08,187 --> 00:07:10,227 But would you really ask me to do such a thing? 47 00:07:10,977 --> 00:07:12,057 Are you crazy? 48 00:07:12,517 --> 00:07:13,597 You know I wouldn't. 49 00:07:14,397 --> 00:07:15,767 I know. 50 00:07:34,607 --> 00:07:36,057 Thank you, Agha sahib. 51 00:07:40,557 --> 00:07:42,927 I want them to start building tomorrow. 52 00:07:43,307 --> 00:07:45,097 This should have happened a long time ago. 53 00:07:46,357 --> 00:07:49,017 Absolutely, Sahib! And thank you. 54 00:07:49,477 --> 00:07:52,507 The orphans of Kabul will never forget you. 55 00:07:55,687 --> 00:07:56,767 Somehow 56 00:07:57,477 --> 00:07:59,097 I suspect they will. 57 00:08:02,187 --> 00:08:03,387 You know 58 00:08:04,357 --> 00:08:08,177 the bureaucrats will steal half the money. 59 00:08:08,857 --> 00:08:10,017 Only half? 60 00:08:11,607 --> 00:08:13,757 They've gotten lazy. 61 00:08:17,187 --> 00:08:19,587 Hey, Mister Jaylawni 62 00:08:19,687 --> 00:08:22,007 Conjure up the winds for me 63 00:08:22,937 --> 00:08:24,597 You could have beaten him. 64 00:08:24,897 --> 00:08:27,767 Me? Weren't you watching Omar back there? 65 00:08:27,897 --> 00:08:29,177 He never loses. 66 00:08:29,397 --> 00:08:33,307 If you have the right kite, you'll win the tournament this year. 67 00:08:34,557 --> 00:08:37,347 With the victory of Saur Revolution 68 00:08:37,807 --> 00:08:41,097 for the first time in the history of this country 69 00:08:41,647 --> 00:08:45,337 the political sovereignty and political power have been bestowed 70 00:08:45,687 --> 00:08:49,677 upon the Democratic Party of the People of Afghanistan. 71 00:08:51,357 --> 00:08:54,887 This will get bloody before it gets better. 72 00:08:55,897 --> 00:08:57,087 Usually a safe bet. 73 00:08:59,057 --> 00:09:03,007 They say the Communists are starting brawls at the university. 74 00:09:04,227 --> 00:09:07,597 A student was stabbed last week. 75 00:09:08,687 --> 00:09:12,097 I'm glad Amir's too young to be involved in all this. 76 00:09:13,057 --> 00:09:14,137 Amir? 77 00:09:16,267 --> 00:09:19,187 Trust me, he won't be getting into any brawls. 78 00:09:20,477 --> 00:09:23,677 Sometimes I see him playing on the street with the neighbourhood boys. 79 00:09:25,517 --> 00:09:29,847 They push him around, take his toys from him, 80 00:09:30,187 --> 00:09:31,267 but Amir, 81 00:09:31,517 --> 00:09:34,187 he never fights back. Never. 82 00:09:34,857 --> 00:09:36,227 So he's not violent. 83 00:09:36,687 --> 00:09:39,087 You know what happens when the other kids tease him? 84 00:09:40,187 --> 00:09:42,677 Hassan steps in and fends them off. 85 00:09:43,107 --> 00:09:45,557 And when they come home, I say to him, 86 00:09:45,687 --> 00:09:47,727 "How did Hassan get that scrape on his face?" 87 00:09:47,897 --> 00:09:50,387 He says, "He fell down." 88 00:09:51,437 --> 00:09:53,387 There's something missing in that boy. 89 00:09:55,307 --> 00:09:56,387 My friend, 90 00:09:57,557 --> 00:09:59,687 children aren't colouring books. 91 00:10:00,437 --> 00:10:03,007 You don't get to fill them with your favourite colours. 92 00:10:03,357 --> 00:10:07,347 He's not like you. He'll never be like you. 93 00:10:07,477 --> 00:10:10,557 But watch. He'll turn out well. 94 00:10:12,017 --> 00:10:14,007 A boy who won't stand up for himself, 95 00:10:14,107 --> 00:10:17,057 becomes a man who won't stand up for anything. 96 00:10:35,057 --> 00:10:36,137 Amir jan, 97 00:10:36,857 --> 00:10:38,847 may I come in? 98 00:10:43,437 --> 00:10:45,967 I wanted to say goodbye. 99 00:10:46,057 --> 00:10:48,187 I'm going to Pakistan tomorrow. 100 00:10:51,477 --> 00:10:53,967 That's a fine kite. 101 00:10:54,687 --> 00:10:56,677 Hassan ran it down. 102 00:10:57,687 --> 00:10:59,677 The boy's got a gift. 103 00:11:02,977 --> 00:11:04,937 What are you working on? 104 00:11:05,937 --> 00:11:07,517 A story. 105 00:11:07,607 --> 00:11:08,887 May I read it? 106 00:11:09,647 --> 00:11:11,347 It's not very good. 107 00:11:12,187 --> 00:11:16,177 All the same, I'd love to read it. 108 00:11:19,607 --> 00:11:21,177 Thank you, Amir jan. 109 00:11:21,687 --> 00:11:23,307 I'll read it tonight. 110 00:11:24,727 --> 00:11:26,517 He hates me 111 00:11:28,307 --> 00:11:30,217 because I killed her. 112 00:11:31,557 --> 00:11:33,137 My mother. 113 00:11:35,727 --> 00:11:37,097 Amir, 114 00:11:37,857 --> 00:11:39,807 don't ever say such a thing. 115 00:11:40,767 --> 00:11:42,427 Don't ever think it. 116 00:11:42,727 --> 00:11:44,137 But it's true. 117 00:11:44,807 --> 00:11:45,977 No, Amir jan. 118 00:11:54,107 --> 00:11:56,717 It's a dangerous thing, being born. 119 00:11:58,017 --> 00:12:00,227 Dangerous for the mother, 120 00:12:01,147 --> 00:12:03,637 dangerous for the child. 121 00:12:05,017 --> 00:12:08,347 Your father would die for you. 122 00:12:09,147 --> 00:12:10,937 You know that, 123 00:12:13,357 --> 00:12:15,677 don't you? 124 00:12:21,977 --> 00:12:23,217 Amir jan. 125 00:12:24,557 --> 00:12:27,427 - Come on, do it. - It's wrong, Amir agha. 126 00:12:29,227 --> 00:12:31,797 Do you have to be so holy all the time? 127 00:12:32,937 --> 00:12:34,017 Just one? 128 00:12:34,727 --> 00:12:35,807 Just one. 129 00:12:48,857 --> 00:12:51,307 You'd think one day he'd wise up. 130 00:12:55,937 --> 00:12:57,647 You got your allowance? 131 00:12:58,267 --> 00:13:00,137 Yeah, how about we see The Magnificent Seven again? 132 00:13:01,647 --> 00:13:03,847 We deal in lead, friend! 133 00:13:07,687 --> 00:13:11,547 I'm a friend of Harry Luck's. He tells me you're broke. 134 00:13:12,687 --> 00:13:15,387 No. I'm doing this because I'm an eccentric millionaire. 135 00:13:16,147 --> 00:13:17,427 There's a job for six men 136 00:13:17,517 --> 00:13:20,087 watching over a village just south of the border. 137 00:13:21,057 --> 00:13:22,887 How big's the opposition? 138 00:13:24,147 --> 00:13:25,597 Thirty guns. 139 00:13:26,647 --> 00:13:29,347 I admire your notion of fair odds, mister. 140 00:13:29,687 --> 00:13:32,007 I admire your notion of fair odds, mister. 141 00:13:32,647 --> 00:13:36,477 Harry tells me you faced bigger odds in the Travis County War. 142 00:13:44,227 --> 00:13:46,597 - Who's your favourite? - Steve McQueen. 143 00:13:46,687 --> 00:13:49,887 I like Charles Bronson. Maybe someday we'll go to Iran. 144 00:13:50,017 --> 00:13:51,137 Why? 145 00:13:51,227 --> 00:13:52,847 Maybe we'd see him somewhere. 146 00:13:52,937 --> 00:13:54,177 I could get his autograph. 147 00:13:54,267 --> 00:13:56,557 - Charles Bronson's not Iranian. - He's not? 148 00:13:56,897 --> 00:13:59,347 So why does he speak Farsi with an Iranian accent? 149 00:14:01,807 --> 00:14:03,847 Where are you going, faggots? 150 00:14:04,557 --> 00:14:06,097 What do you boys think: 151 00:14:06,477 --> 00:14:08,887 If I paid you to be my friends, 152 00:14:09,107 --> 00:14:12,467 would you really be my friends? Or would you be my servants? 153 00:14:12,767 --> 00:14:14,977 Gee, Assef, if you were paying us, 154 00:14:15,687 --> 00:14:17,227 that would make us your servants! 155 00:14:17,977 --> 00:14:20,047 So I guess Amir has no friends. 156 00:14:20,897 --> 00:14:22,597 We're not bothering you. 157 00:14:22,767 --> 00:14:23,847 Wrong. 158 00:14:24,267 --> 00:14:25,547 You are bothering me. 159 00:14:26,147 --> 00:14:28,547 Afghanistan is the land of the Pashtuns. 160 00:14:29,057 --> 00:14:30,137 We're the real Afghans. 161 00:14:30,687 --> 00:14:32,227 Not this flat-nose Hazara. 162 00:14:32,397 --> 00:14:35,847 His people pollute our homeland. They dirty our blood. 163 00:14:36,057 --> 00:14:38,547 If idiots like you and your father 164 00:14:38,727 --> 00:14:42,717 didn't take these people in, we'd be rid of them. 165 00:14:43,897 --> 00:14:45,387 Please leave us alone, Agha. 166 00:14:49,017 --> 00:14:51,007 Put it down, you motherless Hazara. 167 00:14:51,727 --> 00:14:53,797 Leave us in peace. 168 00:14:54,607 --> 00:14:55,977 Maybe you didn't notice, 169 00:14:56,107 --> 00:14:58,307 but there are three of us, and two of you. 170 00:14:58,687 --> 00:15:02,217 And maybe you didn't notice that I'm the one holding the slingshot. 171 00:15:07,557 --> 00:15:08,637 Forget it. 172 00:15:11,057 --> 00:15:13,047 We'll deal with these faggots later. 173 00:15:19,607 --> 00:15:22,137 - What's this? - Rahim Khan left it for you. 174 00:15:27,647 --> 00:15:29,017 He liked it. 175 00:15:29,107 --> 00:15:30,387 Liked what? 176 00:15:30,647 --> 00:15:32,137 My story! 177 00:15:33,057 --> 00:15:37,187 Well of course he liked it. You tell great stories. 178 00:15:37,517 --> 00:15:39,507 "Bravo," he wrote. Bravo! 179 00:15:40,107 --> 00:15:41,177 Bravo? 180 00:15:41,307 --> 00:15:43,717 Do you know what "bravo" means? 181 00:15:44,437 --> 00:15:46,557 It's Italian for genius. 182 00:15:47,727 --> 00:15:48,887 What's the story about? 183 00:15:49,807 --> 00:15:52,557 It's about a man who finds a magic cup. 184 00:15:52,647 --> 00:15:55,217 And he learns that if he weeps into the cup, 185 00:15:55,307 --> 00:15:57,017 his tears turn to pearls. 186 00:15:57,397 --> 00:15:59,677 He's very poor, you know? 187 00:15:59,897 --> 00:16:02,557 And, at the end of the story, he's sitting on a mountain of pearls 188 00:16:02,767 --> 00:16:06,217 with a bloody knife in his hand and his dead wife in his arms. 189 00:16:07,767 --> 00:16:10,387 - So he killed her? - Yes, Hassan. 190 00:16:11,897 --> 00:16:14,217 So that he'd cry and get rich. 191 00:16:14,607 --> 00:16:16,887 Yes, you're very quick. 192 00:16:18,647 --> 00:16:19,757 What? 193 00:16:19,857 --> 00:16:21,887 Nothing, Amir agha. Are you done with breakfast? 194 00:16:22,307 --> 00:16:23,557 What? 195 00:16:24,107 --> 00:16:27,717 Well, will you permit me to ask a question about the story? 196 00:16:28,057 --> 00:16:29,387 Of course. 197 00:16:29,807 --> 00:16:32,387 Why did the man have to kill his wife? 198 00:16:33,107 --> 00:16:36,467 Because each of his tears becomes a pearl. 199 00:16:37,517 --> 00:16:40,887 Yes, but why couldn't he just smell an onion? 200 00:16:57,227 --> 00:16:59,977 The mullahs at school say drinking is a sin. 201 00:17:00,937 --> 00:17:03,607 They say drinkers will pay when the Reckoning comes. 202 00:17:04,017 --> 00:17:06,557 Do you want to know what your father thinks about sin? 203 00:17:06,977 --> 00:17:08,057 Yes. 204 00:17:08,517 --> 00:17:09,897 Then I'll tell you. 205 00:17:11,437 --> 00:17:14,057 But first understand this and understand it now: 206 00:17:14,147 --> 00:17:16,387 You'll never learn anything of value from those bearded idiots. 207 00:17:17,477 --> 00:17:19,057 You mean the mullahs? 208 00:17:19,147 --> 00:17:21,717 I piss on the beards of those self-righteous monkeys. 209 00:17:22,187 --> 00:17:25,387 They do nothing but thumb their prayer beads and recite a book 210 00:17:25,477 --> 00:17:28,757 written in a tongue they don't even understand. 211 00:17:29,227 --> 00:17:32,057 There is only one sin. And that is theft. 212 00:17:32,397 --> 00:17:35,347 Every other sin is a variation of theft. Do you understand that? 213 00:17:37,857 --> 00:17:39,227 No, Baba jan. 214 00:17:40,107 --> 00:17:41,977 When you kill a man, 215 00:17:42,477 --> 00:17:44,547 you steal a life. 216 00:17:45,017 --> 00:17:47,807 You steal his wife's right to her husband, 217 00:17:47,897 --> 00:17:50,647 his children's right to a father. 218 00:17:51,687 --> 00:17:55,187 When you tell a lie, you steal someone's right to the truth. 219 00:17:57,727 --> 00:17:59,887 There is no act more wretched than stealing. 220 00:18:00,357 --> 00:18:01,927 Do you see? 221 00:18:04,227 --> 00:18:05,687 Yes, Baba. 222 00:18:07,727 --> 00:18:08,807 Good. 223 00:18:09,607 --> 00:18:11,557 All this talk of sinning is making me thirsty. 224 00:18:18,307 --> 00:18:20,057 Hassan! Hassan! 225 00:18:21,687 --> 00:18:23,557 Go, he's calling you. 226 00:18:28,267 --> 00:18:29,727 Happy Birthday. 227 00:18:31,897 --> 00:18:34,047 It's made in America. 228 00:18:35,517 --> 00:18:37,387 I figured, if you're going to be my bodyguard, 229 00:18:37,477 --> 00:18:38,967 you need a proper weapon. 230 00:18:39,937 --> 00:18:41,397 Thank you, Amir agha. 231 00:18:42,767 --> 00:18:44,347 Come on, let's go. 232 00:19:08,187 --> 00:19:09,427 What does it say? 233 00:19:10,607 --> 00:19:13,087 Amir and Hassan, the Sultans of Kabul. 234 00:19:13,767 --> 00:19:15,597 The Sultans of Kabul! 235 00:19:16,267 --> 00:19:17,927 You want a story? 236 00:19:18,727 --> 00:19:20,097 Rostam and Sohrab. 237 00:19:20,807 --> 00:19:24,177 Not them again. I've read you that one fifty times. 238 00:19:24,307 --> 00:19:26,267 How about Rudabeh? 239 00:19:27,227 --> 00:19:29,217 It's your book, Amir agha. 240 00:19:31,557 --> 00:19:32,727 All right, 241 00:19:32,807 --> 00:19:36,557 Rostam and Sohrab. It's your birthday. 242 00:20:05,937 --> 00:20:08,097 Your dad got a new car? 243 00:20:08,647 --> 00:20:10,887 Isn't that the car they drive in Bullitt? 244 00:20:13,477 --> 00:20:14,587 Steve McQueen! 245 00:20:18,857 --> 00:20:20,307 I heard it was someone's birthday. 246 00:20:20,857 --> 00:20:23,427 It's your day, Hassan. Why don't you sit up front? 247 00:20:25,767 --> 00:20:27,427 Are you ready for your birthday present? 248 00:20:27,937 --> 00:20:29,597 - Is it a drawing book? - Better! 249 00:20:29,767 --> 00:20:31,637 - A toy gun? - Better! 250 00:21:08,687 --> 00:21:10,057 Uncle Saifo! 251 00:21:11,517 --> 00:21:13,427 My brother! It's been too long. 252 00:21:14,187 --> 00:21:15,597 Everyone good? 253 00:21:18,147 --> 00:21:20,427 It's his birthday, he can have any kite he wants. 254 00:21:21,977 --> 00:21:24,097 Here they are. 255 00:21:24,437 --> 00:21:27,307 Take your pick. 256 00:21:42,687 --> 00:21:44,147 I want that one. 257 00:21:45,307 --> 00:21:46,387 We'll take it. 258 00:21:47,307 --> 00:21:48,427 A good choice. 259 00:21:49,557 --> 00:21:51,437 I was just lucky that time. 260 00:21:51,607 --> 00:21:54,717 It wasn't luck, Amir agha. You're better than him. 261 00:21:59,807 --> 00:22:01,797 I know you're going to win. 262 00:22:03,267 --> 00:22:05,557 You have too much faith in me. 263 00:22:06,767 --> 00:22:08,887 Ali made the cauliflower especially for you. 264 00:22:09,057 --> 00:22:11,097 Yes. Every time I come, he makes the cauliflower. 265 00:22:11,607 --> 00:22:13,637 I know. You come here too often. 266 00:22:16,147 --> 00:22:17,597 The tournament's tomorrow? 267 00:22:17,977 --> 00:22:19,847 Are you and Hassan ready? 268 00:22:20,017 --> 00:22:21,677 We've been practising. 269 00:22:22,147 --> 00:22:25,757 Did I ever tell you about the year I won? 270 00:22:25,937 --> 00:22:30,057 I'm fairly sure you told everyone in Kabul about the year you won. 271 00:22:30,807 --> 00:22:33,097 Fourteen kites I cut down. 272 00:22:33,267 --> 00:22:35,597 I think that's still a record. 273 00:22:36,107 --> 00:22:37,927 Yes, yes, yes. Eat. 274 00:23:21,857 --> 00:23:24,227 I think you're going to make Agha sahib very proud today. 275 00:23:24,357 --> 00:23:25,817 You think so? 276 00:23:25,907 --> 00:23:26,977 In sha Allah. (with God's will) 277 00:23:27,067 --> 00:23:28,227 In sha Allah. (with God's will) 278 00:23:51,857 --> 00:23:53,737 It's really crowded. 279 00:23:55,907 --> 00:23:57,857 I'm not sure it's the best day to fly a kite. 280 00:23:57,947 --> 00:23:59,187 Why? 281 00:23:59,277 --> 00:24:01,687 It's a beautiful day. 282 00:24:02,857 --> 00:24:05,267 It's the two of us against all of Kabul. 283 00:24:06,527 --> 00:24:09,527 I admire your notion of fair odds, mister. 284 00:24:10,407 --> 00:24:11,777 Let's fly. 285 00:24:21,777 --> 00:24:23,267 Put down the spool. 286 00:24:23,607 --> 00:24:25,357 Take it! 287 00:25:15,107 --> 00:25:16,647 Take it from under. 288 00:25:22,107 --> 00:25:23,187 Okay, I'm under. 289 00:25:38,947 --> 00:25:43,267 We cut him! We cut him! 290 00:26:08,817 --> 00:26:10,227 Amir agha! 291 00:26:15,697 --> 00:26:17,357 Go a little to your right. 292 00:26:41,027 --> 00:26:42,897 We cut him! We cut him! 293 00:26:43,067 --> 00:26:44,727 They could break your record. 294 00:26:44,907 --> 00:26:46,227 Let's see. 295 00:26:55,817 --> 00:26:58,107 Hold the spool right. 296 00:27:04,317 --> 00:27:05,477 Take him, Omar! 297 00:27:07,157 --> 00:27:10,647 Omar! Omar! Omar! 298 00:27:18,237 --> 00:27:19,817 Omar! 299 00:27:32,527 --> 00:27:34,357 I cut him! 300 00:27:34,487 --> 00:27:37,157 Victory! Victory! 301 00:27:42,857 --> 00:27:46,057 - How many has he cut? - I've counted twelve. 302 00:27:46,697 --> 00:27:49,267 I think he wants Baba's record. 303 00:27:49,567 --> 00:27:51,897 We can't let that happen. 304 00:27:59,487 --> 00:28:01,777 Last one, Omar agha. 305 00:28:21,027 --> 00:28:22,687 Pull your string forward. 306 00:28:23,657 --> 00:28:24,767 Cut him! 307 00:28:36,657 --> 00:28:39,057 It's just the two of them now. 308 00:28:50,907 --> 00:28:52,857 Bravo, Amir agha! 309 00:28:53,027 --> 00:28:54,137 You cut him! 310 00:28:54,317 --> 00:28:57,397 We won! We won! 311 00:29:06,487 --> 00:29:09,057 Amir, I'm going to run that blue kite for you. 312 00:29:09,317 --> 00:29:11,307 Hassan! Come back with it! 313 00:29:11,817 --> 00:29:14,057 For you, a thousand times over! 314 00:29:30,157 --> 00:29:33,847 What am I supposed to do with this? You're the reason I got cut! 315 00:29:58,385 --> 00:30:01,215 Have you seen a Hazara boy come this way? 316 00:30:01,295 --> 00:30:02,835 Wearing a red chapan. 317 00:30:03,215 --> 00:30:06,875 I saw a boy running that way. He had a kite in his hand. 318 00:30:08,585 --> 00:30:11,505 - They've probably caught him by now. - Who? 319 00:30:11,925 --> 00:30:14,415 The big boys chasing him. 320 00:30:38,255 --> 00:30:39,965 Where's your slingshot, Hazara? 321 00:30:41,545 --> 00:30:43,665 You don't look so brave today. 322 00:30:45,255 --> 00:30:48,915 But I'm in a mood to forgive. What do you say to that, boys? 323 00:30:49,925 --> 00:30:51,295 Very generous. 324 00:30:51,465 --> 00:30:53,865 Especially after the rude manners he showed last time. 325 00:30:54,755 --> 00:30:56,875 Forgiven. It's done. 326 00:31:00,385 --> 00:31:02,995 Of course, nothing is free in this world. 327 00:31:03,085 --> 00:31:04,835 My pardon comes with a small price. 328 00:31:05,465 --> 00:31:06,925 Nothing is free. 329 00:31:07,465 --> 00:31:09,205 You're a lucky Hazara. 330 00:31:09,505 --> 00:31:13,005 Because, today, it's only going to cost you that kite. 331 00:31:14,965 --> 00:31:16,295 Fair deal. 332 00:31:16,545 --> 00:31:20,625 - What do you think, boys? - More than fair. 333 00:31:22,005 --> 00:31:26,045 Amir agha won the tournament and I ran this kite for him. 334 00:31:27,045 --> 00:31:28,545 This is his. 335 00:31:29,635 --> 00:31:30,795 Loyal Hazara. 336 00:31:31,135 --> 00:31:32,375 Loyal dog. 337 00:31:33,045 --> 00:31:37,585 Before you sacrifice yourself for him, think about this, Hazara: 338 00:31:38,045 --> 00:31:40,375 Would he do the same for you? 339 00:31:40,545 --> 00:31:41,875 Have you ever wondered why 340 00:31:42,045 --> 00:31:44,205 he only plays with you when no one else is around? 341 00:31:46,085 --> 00:31:48,045 I said, "Why," Hazara! 342 00:31:49,045 --> 00:31:52,325 Because, to him, you're nothing but an ugly pet. 343 00:31:52,795 --> 00:31:54,915 Something he can play with when he's bored. 344 00:31:55,255 --> 00:31:57,325 Something he can kick when he's angry. 345 00:31:57,585 --> 00:31:59,245 Amir agha and I are friends. 346 00:31:59,335 --> 00:32:00,365 Friends? 347 00:32:00,465 --> 00:32:01,545 You fool. Enough of this. 348 00:32:01,635 --> 00:32:02,795 Give us the kite. 349 00:32:04,755 --> 00:32:06,245 Last chance. 350 00:32:08,385 --> 00:32:10,035 As you wish. 351 00:32:11,385 --> 00:32:12,665 Keep it. 352 00:32:13,255 --> 00:32:17,335 So it will always remind you of what I'm about to do to you. 353 00:32:17,425 --> 00:32:18,535 Nothing is free. 354 00:32:31,885 --> 00:32:33,875 He's just a servant's son. 355 00:32:34,085 --> 00:32:36,665 I'm not sure, Assef. My father says it's wrong. 356 00:32:36,965 --> 00:32:38,375 Your father's a Communist. 357 00:32:40,005 --> 00:32:42,545 And there's nothing wrong about teaching this donkey a lesson. 358 00:32:43,635 --> 00:32:45,535 Just hold him down. 359 00:33:12,385 --> 00:33:13,705 Let's get out of here. 360 00:33:50,045 --> 00:33:52,745 Where were you? I was looking for you. 361 00:33:52,885 --> 00:33:54,335 Let's go, Agha sahib will worry. 362 00:34:11,925 --> 00:34:13,005 Good job. 363 00:34:15,675 --> 00:34:16,755 Come here. 364 00:34:27,255 --> 00:34:28,335 Well done. 365 00:34:54,255 --> 00:34:55,665 Where's Hassan? 366 00:34:55,755 --> 00:34:56,835 He went back to sleep. 367 00:34:57,135 --> 00:35:00,415 The last few weeks, all he wants to do is sleep. 368 00:35:00,505 --> 00:35:02,495 After chores he just crawls under his blanket. 369 00:35:03,925 --> 00:35:05,625 Can I ask you something? 370 00:35:08,005 --> 00:35:09,835 Did something happen, Amir agha? 371 00:35:10,385 --> 00:35:12,285 Something he's not telling me? 372 00:35:12,425 --> 00:35:15,535 How should I know? Maybe he's sick. 373 00:35:16,085 --> 00:35:18,075 People get sick, you know. 374 00:35:32,635 --> 00:35:35,035 The mullahs want to rule our souls 375 00:35:35,755 --> 00:35:39,085 and the Communists tell us we don't have any. 376 00:35:39,835 --> 00:35:43,285 More importantly, El Cid is playing. We could go tomorrow. 377 00:35:43,385 --> 00:35:46,085 Tell Hassan to come with us? 378 00:35:47,585 --> 00:35:48,755 He's not feeling well. 379 00:35:49,755 --> 00:35:51,625 Really? What's wrong with him? 380 00:35:52,505 --> 00:35:53,835 He's got a cold or something. 381 00:35:54,505 --> 00:35:56,915 Ali says he's sleeping it off. 382 00:35:57,425 --> 00:35:59,415 I haven't seen you two playing together in weeks. 383 00:35:59,505 --> 00:36:00,915 What happened? 384 00:36:02,795 --> 00:36:05,165 Nothing. He's just been a little sick. 385 00:36:05,675 --> 00:36:07,125 Hassan never gets sick. 386 00:36:07,215 --> 00:36:09,885 Whatever's going on, you should deal with it before too long. 387 00:36:10,505 --> 00:36:12,215 Take care not to let these things fester. 388 00:36:12,385 --> 00:36:14,785 Time will only make it worse. 389 00:36:34,885 --> 00:36:36,295 What are you reading? 390 00:36:37,385 --> 00:36:40,665 It's for little kids. I just... I'm trying to learn. 391 00:36:43,215 --> 00:36:45,665 I'd rather hear one of your stories. 392 00:36:46,675 --> 00:36:48,245 I'm done making up stories. 393 00:36:48,715 --> 00:36:49,795 Why? 394 00:36:50,045 --> 00:36:52,085 Because they're stupid. 395 00:36:52,545 --> 00:36:56,045 I don't think they're stupid. I love your stories. 396 00:36:58,795 --> 00:37:00,705 What would you do if I hit you with this? 397 00:37:04,545 --> 00:37:05,705 What would you do? 398 00:37:07,215 --> 00:37:08,675 Hit me back! 399 00:37:10,545 --> 00:37:11,625 Hit me back! 400 00:37:12,385 --> 00:37:13,495 Hit me back! 401 00:37:14,215 --> 00:37:15,455 Hit me back. 402 00:37:20,295 --> 00:37:22,455 You're a coward. 403 00:37:43,545 --> 00:37:45,375 Blood's good for the trees. 404 00:37:46,175 --> 00:37:48,245 Come on, birthday boy. Let's go inside. 405 00:37:50,045 --> 00:37:51,785 Ali, is everything ready? 406 00:37:51,885 --> 00:37:54,795 Don't worry, it will be soon. 407 00:37:57,215 --> 00:38:00,245 - Move it back a little. - Yes, of course. 408 00:38:09,135 --> 00:38:13,835 Have you ever thought about getting new servants? 409 00:38:20,885 --> 00:38:22,535 Why would I want to do that? 410 00:38:23,045 --> 00:38:26,495 I guess you wouldn't. It was just a question. 411 00:38:26,795 --> 00:38:29,005 I grew up with Ali. 412 00:38:29,085 --> 00:38:33,215 My father took him in, loved him like his own son. 413 00:38:34,835 --> 00:38:37,505 Forty years he's been with my family. Forty goddamn years. 414 00:38:39,215 --> 00:38:42,495 And you think I'm just going to throw him out? 415 00:38:44,175 --> 00:38:47,415 I've never laid a hand on you, 416 00:38:47,675 --> 00:38:50,375 but you ever say that again... 417 00:38:51,715 --> 00:38:54,005 You bring me shame. 418 00:38:54,585 --> 00:38:56,295 And, Hassan... 419 00:38:57,335 --> 00:38:59,415 Hassan's not going anywhere. 420 00:38:59,505 --> 00:39:00,745 Do you understand? 421 00:39:03,715 --> 00:39:06,165 I said, do you understand? 422 00:39:07,215 --> 00:39:08,585 Yes, Baba. 423 00:39:12,385 --> 00:39:14,865 You bring me shame. 424 00:40:01,965 --> 00:40:04,665 Massoud jan, how are you? 425 00:40:04,755 --> 00:40:06,545 - Welcome. - Happy birthday. 426 00:40:10,505 --> 00:40:11,615 Welcome. 427 00:40:13,085 --> 00:40:14,875 Hello, Amir jan. Happy birthday. 428 00:40:15,175 --> 00:40:16,835 Hello, Amir jan. How are you? 429 00:40:21,755 --> 00:40:24,875 It is modest and not worthy of you. 430 00:40:24,965 --> 00:40:26,785 Happy birthday. 431 00:40:28,335 --> 00:40:31,335 Hassan said your copy was getting old, missing some pages. 432 00:40:32,175 --> 00:40:33,745 Thank you. 433 00:40:34,465 --> 00:40:35,545 Amir. 434 00:40:35,635 --> 00:40:37,535 Happy birthday, Amir jan. 435 00:40:41,175 --> 00:40:42,545 Happy birthday. 436 00:40:43,045 --> 00:40:46,545 - What a splendid suit. - Great party, Amir. 437 00:40:49,045 --> 00:40:51,005 Aren't you going to thank Assef? 438 00:40:53,005 --> 00:40:54,035 Thank you. 439 00:40:59,505 --> 00:41:00,585 Please, enjoy. 440 00:41:15,175 --> 00:41:16,665 Amir jan. 441 00:41:16,755 --> 00:41:20,165 Shouldn't you be entertaining your guests? 442 00:41:23,835 --> 00:41:26,455 I didn't know you drank. 443 00:41:27,675 --> 00:41:29,495 Turns out I do. 444 00:41:30,175 --> 00:41:33,285 But only on the most important occasions. 445 00:41:36,215 --> 00:41:42,325 You know you can tell me anything you want. Anytime. 446 00:41:43,255 --> 00:41:44,875 I know. 447 00:41:47,175 --> 00:41:49,835 Here, I almost forgot. 448 00:41:51,835 --> 00:41:53,915 For your stories. 449 00:42:03,675 --> 00:42:06,755 Come. You're missing your party. 450 00:43:08,835 --> 00:43:09,945 Baba. 451 00:43:10,965 --> 00:43:12,585 Have you seen my watch anywhere? 452 00:43:13,085 --> 00:43:14,825 The one I just bought you? 453 00:43:14,965 --> 00:43:16,785 Don't tell me you already lost it. 454 00:43:17,415 --> 00:43:20,415 No. I know I had it in my room. 455 00:43:20,915 --> 00:43:22,745 I'm sure it'll turn up somewhere. 456 00:44:06,545 --> 00:44:07,575 What's wrong? 457 00:44:11,585 --> 00:44:12,615 Ali. 458 00:44:12,715 --> 00:44:14,745 When you finish your work, come inside with Hassan. 459 00:44:14,835 --> 00:44:16,415 Yes, Agha sahib. 460 00:44:24,295 --> 00:44:26,745 Did you steal Amir's watch, Hassan? 461 00:44:33,545 --> 00:44:35,205 Yes. 462 00:44:40,255 --> 00:44:41,575 I forgive you. 463 00:44:44,255 --> 00:44:45,825 We're leaving, Agha sahib. 464 00:44:46,335 --> 00:44:47,495 What? 465 00:44:48,255 --> 00:44:49,995 We can't live here any more. 466 00:44:50,965 --> 00:44:53,245 But I forgive him. Didn't you hear me, Ali? 467 00:44:54,915 --> 00:44:57,535 Life here is impossible for us now, Agha sahib. 468 00:44:57,665 --> 00:44:58,915 We're leaving. 469 00:44:59,005 --> 00:45:00,575 I don't care about the watch. 470 00:45:00,665 --> 00:45:02,625 I don't understand why you're doing this. 471 00:45:02,875 --> 00:45:06,325 I'm sorry, Agha sahib, but our bags are already packed. 472 00:45:06,415 --> 00:45:08,905 We've made our decision. 473 00:45:09,125 --> 00:45:10,325 Ali. 474 00:45:10,585 --> 00:45:12,075 Haven't I provided for you? 475 00:45:12,375 --> 00:45:13,875 Haven't I been good to you and Hassan? 476 00:45:14,295 --> 00:45:16,245 At least tell me why. 477 00:45:16,505 --> 00:45:18,125 I forbid you to do this! 478 00:45:18,755 --> 00:45:19,835 Do you hear me? 479 00:45:20,165 --> 00:45:22,075 I forbid you! 480 00:45:24,915 --> 00:45:29,625 Respectfully, you can't forbid me anything, Agha sahib. 481 00:45:30,465 --> 00:45:33,245 We don't work for you any more. 482 00:46:08,585 --> 00:46:11,915 Soviet Invasion December 1979 483 00:46:15,755 --> 00:46:17,245 Pack a bag. Only what you need. 484 00:46:17,335 --> 00:46:18,365 Hurry up! 485 00:46:20,335 --> 00:46:23,585 - They'll come for me. - We don't know that. 486 00:46:23,665 --> 00:46:27,335 Read your history, my friend. By the time we know it, it will be too late. 487 00:46:30,795 --> 00:46:34,495 You know how I am. You know how I talk. 488 00:46:34,795 --> 00:46:37,575 Everyone in Kabul has heard me cursing the Communists. 489 00:46:39,965 --> 00:46:43,825 Will you watch over the house for me? We'll be back when the Russians leave. 490 00:46:44,295 --> 00:46:46,165 What if they don't leave? 491 00:46:46,255 --> 00:46:50,035 Everyone leaves. This country is not kind to invaders. 492 00:46:53,375 --> 00:46:54,915 And you, my friend? 493 00:46:55,465 --> 00:46:56,745 Where will you go? 494 00:46:57,585 --> 00:46:58,615 Pakistan, first. 495 00:46:59,085 --> 00:47:01,755 After that, wherever is safest for the boy. 496 00:47:02,085 --> 00:47:04,295 The smugglers want five thousand a head 497 00:47:04,625 --> 00:47:06,915 for safe passage to Pakistan. 498 00:47:07,415 --> 00:47:09,875 I'm fairly sure they won't take cheques. 499 00:47:11,005 --> 00:47:13,245 What about a Mustang? 500 00:48:25,585 --> 00:48:29,495 He wants a half hour with the lady in the back of the truck. 501 00:48:30,875 --> 00:48:31,905 What? 502 00:48:32,415 --> 00:48:33,495 No. 503 00:48:34,375 --> 00:48:35,625 Brother. 504 00:48:36,085 --> 00:48:37,995 Please ask mister soldier sahib to show a little mercy. 505 00:48:38,625 --> 00:48:40,535 Maybe he has a wife, too. 506 00:48:41,255 --> 00:48:43,245 It's his price for letting us pass. 507 00:48:45,375 --> 00:48:47,495 I want you to ask this man something. 508 00:48:47,585 --> 00:48:49,995 Ask him where his shame is. 509 00:49:00,875 --> 00:49:02,915 He says, there is no shame in war. 510 00:49:03,715 --> 00:49:07,375 Tell him he is wrong. War doesn't negate decency. 511 00:49:12,005 --> 00:49:13,035 What did he say? 512 00:49:13,125 --> 00:49:15,415 He says he'd enjoy putting a bullet in you, 513 00:49:15,505 --> 00:49:17,625 almost as much as he'd enjoy her. 514 00:49:18,665 --> 00:49:21,585 I'll take a thousand of his bullets before I let this indecency take place. 515 00:49:21,665 --> 00:49:24,785 - Baba, please, he'll shoot you. - Have I taught you nothing? 516 00:49:25,585 --> 00:49:28,505 Tell him he'd better kill me good with the first shot. 517 00:49:28,915 --> 00:49:29,945 Because if I don't go down, 518 00:49:30,255 --> 00:49:32,245 I'm tearing him to pieces, goddamn his father! 519 00:50:18,915 --> 00:50:20,905 You are very kind. 520 00:50:22,915 --> 00:50:25,205 It's not worthy of a thank you. 521 00:50:50,045 --> 00:50:52,535 Get out. Come on, get out. 522 00:50:53,045 --> 00:50:55,445 Keep it moving. Keep it moving. 523 00:50:56,585 --> 00:50:57,955 Why did you stop? 524 00:50:58,085 --> 00:51:00,405 We can't get you across the border in that truck. 525 00:51:01,165 --> 00:51:03,575 We don't have enough money for all the Russians. 526 00:51:03,755 --> 00:51:06,505 - So what are we doing? - Go climb into that vehicle. 527 00:51:09,255 --> 00:51:10,875 You're joking. 528 00:51:11,255 --> 00:51:13,125 Your choice, Agha sahib. 529 00:51:31,835 --> 00:51:33,375 Climb up quickly. 530 00:51:39,505 --> 00:51:41,375 Turn around and go down. 531 00:51:45,665 --> 00:51:47,705 I'm with you. Go. 532 00:51:57,585 --> 00:51:59,245 You see it? 533 00:51:59,585 --> 00:52:01,045 Yes. 534 00:52:01,415 --> 00:52:03,955 Don't be afraid. I'm right here with you. 535 00:52:04,165 --> 00:52:06,405 I can't breathe, Baba. 536 00:52:07,085 --> 00:52:09,915 Think of something else. Think of a poem. 537 00:52:10,545 --> 00:52:11,705 Rumi? 538 00:52:12,915 --> 00:52:14,875 You've memorised some, haven't you? 539 00:52:15,045 --> 00:52:16,325 I want to hear one. 540 00:52:18,085 --> 00:52:21,915 "If we come to sleep we are His drowsy ones 541 00:52:22,295 --> 00:52:25,905 "And if we come to wake we are in His hands" 542 00:52:26,585 --> 00:52:27,615 Keep going. 543 00:52:28,415 --> 00:52:31,915 "If we come to weeping we are His cloud full of raindrops 544 00:52:32,215 --> 00:52:35,205 "And if we come to laughing we are His lightning in that moment" 545 00:52:35,755 --> 00:52:36,835 Good job. 546 00:52:37,375 --> 00:52:40,415 "If we come to anger and battle it is the reflection of His wrath 547 00:52:41,085 --> 00:52:44,115 "And if we come to peace and pardon it is the reflection of His love 548 00:52:45,375 --> 00:52:48,795 "Who are we in this complicated world?" 549 00:53:00,435 --> 00:53:03,715 Fremont, California 550 00:53:17,685 --> 00:53:19,175 A pack of those. 551 00:53:22,475 --> 00:53:24,635 - Is that your car? - Yeah. 552 00:53:28,725 --> 00:53:30,685 - Beautiful car. - Thanks. 553 00:53:42,855 --> 00:53:45,225 Richard Hidalgo. 554 00:53:51,265 --> 00:53:53,385 Erin Hill. 555 00:53:58,515 --> 00:54:00,845 Denise Hawking. 556 00:54:05,015 --> 00:54:07,685 Damon Hooper. 557 00:54:12,935 --> 00:54:15,255 June Kitagawa. 558 00:54:26,475 --> 00:54:28,845 - Hi. - Hello. 559 00:54:29,515 --> 00:54:32,435 - Tonight I'm very happy. - Well, that's good. 560 00:54:32,855 --> 00:54:36,095 - Tonight I drink with my son. - Hi. 561 00:54:36,185 --> 00:54:39,015 How are you, my friend? Let's have a drink with us. 562 00:54:39,105 --> 00:54:40,975 - What you like to drink? - Scotch. 563 00:54:41,055 --> 00:54:43,515 - Three Scotch, please. - I'll have a beer instead. Thanks. 564 00:54:43,605 --> 00:54:45,345 - Budweiser? - Sure. 565 00:54:45,645 --> 00:54:46,925 Please. 566 00:54:50,105 --> 00:54:52,885 My son, the college graduate. 567 00:54:53,515 --> 00:54:56,885 - It's just community college. - It's college. 568 00:54:58,015 --> 00:55:00,475 And someday, Dr. Amir! 569 00:55:01,855 --> 00:55:04,385 - You know I want to write. - Write? 570 00:55:04,765 --> 00:55:06,725 I don't want to be a doctor. 571 00:55:08,185 --> 00:55:09,385 Cheers. 572 00:55:14,855 --> 00:55:16,425 One more, sir. 573 00:55:17,305 --> 00:55:19,925 So instead of being doctor and saving lives, 574 00:55:20,015 --> 00:55:21,675 he wants make up stories. 575 00:55:24,015 --> 00:55:25,675 And for money, 576 00:55:26,305 --> 00:55:28,845 you can work at the gas station with me. 577 00:55:29,185 --> 00:55:31,755 We'll put your diploma on the wall. 578 00:55:32,685 --> 00:55:34,505 Whatever you think. 579 00:55:38,475 --> 00:55:41,225 Beautiful! Beautiful shot! You see that shot? 580 00:55:42,605 --> 00:55:45,135 A pitcher of beer for gentlemen, please. 581 00:55:46,145 --> 00:55:49,015 Cheers. My son, he graduates college today. 582 00:55:49,105 --> 00:55:51,425 - Way to go, man. Congratulations. - Thank you. 583 00:55:53,015 --> 00:55:54,675 Fuck the Russia! 584 00:55:55,355 --> 00:55:58,185 - Fuck the Russia! - Fuck Russia. 585 00:56:05,015 --> 00:56:08,015 I wish Hassan had been with us today. 586 00:56:08,475 --> 00:56:11,265 This would make him happy. 587 00:56:14,895 --> 00:56:17,675 - Four, so that's $6. - Okay. 588 00:56:27,515 --> 00:56:28,845 Amir jan. 589 00:56:29,895 --> 00:56:31,845 This is General Sahib, Mr lqbal Taheri. 590 00:56:32,475 --> 00:56:34,595 He was a decorated general in Kabul. 591 00:56:34,685 --> 00:56:36,555 Such a lofty introduction. 592 00:56:37,435 --> 00:56:39,255 - Salaam, my child. - Salaam, General Sahib. 593 00:56:40,015 --> 00:56:41,645 Amir is going to be a great writer. 594 00:56:42,855 --> 00:56:44,305 It is God's will. 595 00:56:44,725 --> 00:56:46,965 Will you be writing about our country? 596 00:56:47,475 --> 00:56:48,715 History, perhaps? 597 00:56:49,805 --> 00:56:51,685 I write fiction. 598 00:56:53,145 --> 00:56:54,425 A storyteller. 599 00:56:54,935 --> 00:56:59,975 Well, people do need their stories to divert them occasionally. 600 00:57:00,475 --> 00:57:04,425 - Father, you forgot your tea. - You are too kind, my dear. 601 00:57:06,015 --> 00:57:07,845 My daughter, Soraya jan. 602 00:57:10,225 --> 00:57:12,385 Well, time to go set up. 603 00:57:12,975 --> 00:57:15,345 Best of luck with the writing. 604 00:57:16,185 --> 00:57:17,465 - Until later. - Goodbye. 605 00:57:23,265 --> 00:57:24,545 What? 606 00:57:24,975 --> 00:57:26,715 She has made an impression on you? 607 00:57:27,015 --> 00:57:28,925 Please, Baba. 608 00:57:46,273 --> 00:57:47,513 What are you writing? 609 00:57:48,273 --> 00:57:49,683 A story. 610 00:57:53,273 --> 00:57:55,143 Write well. 611 00:58:02,063 --> 00:58:04,893 - How much? - $160. 612 00:58:04,983 --> 00:58:06,393 Not bad. 613 00:58:07,233 --> 00:58:09,893 - You want a Coke? - Sure. Be careful. 614 00:58:10,693 --> 00:58:11,803 Of what? 615 00:58:11,893 --> 00:58:15,343 The General is a Pashtun to the root. He has honour and pride. 616 00:58:16,063 --> 00:58:18,053 I was only going to get us Cokes. 617 00:58:18,193 --> 00:58:19,733 Just don't embarrass me. 618 00:58:20,193 --> 00:58:21,893 That's all I ask. 619 00:58:22,563 --> 00:58:23,893 I won't. 620 00:58:31,733 --> 00:58:34,973 - Hi. - Hi. 621 00:58:35,063 --> 00:58:38,393 - Is General Sahib here today? - Yeah, he went that way. 622 00:58:39,733 --> 00:58:42,893 Will you tell him that I stopped by to pay my respects? 623 00:58:42,983 --> 00:58:44,883 I will. 624 00:58:44,983 --> 00:58:48,393 Thank you. Oh, and my name's Amir. 625 00:58:48,483 --> 00:58:52,643 In case you need to know, so you can tell him that I stopped by. 626 00:58:52,733 --> 00:58:54,523 To pay my respects. 627 00:58:57,643 --> 00:59:01,183 - I'll go now. Sorry to disturb you. - Oh, no, no, you didn't. 628 00:59:02,813 --> 00:59:04,353 Good. 629 00:59:07,273 --> 00:59:09,343 Can I ask what you're reading? 630 00:59:10,943 --> 00:59:12,593 Have you read it? 631 00:59:13,313 --> 00:59:14,973 It's a sad story. 632 00:59:16,353 --> 00:59:18,013 I heard you write. 633 00:59:21,353 --> 00:59:23,923 Would you like to read one of my stories? 634 00:59:26,813 --> 00:59:28,223 I'd like that. 635 00:59:30,983 --> 00:59:32,263 Great. 636 01:00:11,603 --> 01:00:14,393 - How much for this? - $5. 637 01:00:15,063 --> 01:00:18,143 - I'll give you three. - Okay. 638 01:00:18,943 --> 01:00:20,393 Thank you. 639 01:00:21,443 --> 01:00:23,973 - You're not much of a haggler. - I know. 640 01:00:25,393 --> 01:00:27,473 I brought you something. 641 01:00:29,063 --> 01:00:31,633 - You remembered. - Of course. 642 01:00:32,943 --> 01:00:35,933 Our aspiring storyteller. What a pleasure. 643 01:00:44,603 --> 01:00:47,883 They say it will rain this week. 644 01:00:48,233 --> 01:00:50,273 Hard to believe, isn't it? 645 01:00:52,023 --> 01:00:53,433 You know, child, 646 01:00:54,233 --> 01:00:55,933 I've grown rather fond of you. 647 01:00:57,273 --> 01:00:59,063 You're a decent boy. 648 01:00:59,523 --> 01:01:05,273 But, sometimes, even decent boys need reminding. 649 01:01:05,813 --> 01:01:11,313 So it's my duty to remind you that you are among peers. 650 01:01:12,443 --> 01:01:15,273 Here, everyone is a storyteller. 651 01:01:15,983 --> 01:01:18,683 Do pass my respects to your father. 652 01:01:19,353 --> 01:01:20,603 Yes, of course. 653 01:01:22,603 --> 01:01:24,973 - For your granddaughter? - My granddaughter. 654 01:01:25,063 --> 01:01:27,473 - Impossible. - Thank you very much. 655 01:01:27,983 --> 01:01:29,393 Here you go. Thank You. 656 01:01:29,483 --> 01:01:31,603 - Have a good day. - You're welcome. 657 01:01:35,943 --> 01:01:37,183 Amir. 658 01:01:38,443 --> 01:01:39,893 What's wrong? 659 01:01:40,643 --> 01:01:41,893 Nothing. 660 01:01:43,193 --> 01:01:44,683 The General? 661 01:01:48,643 --> 01:01:50,053 You okay? 662 01:01:55,573 --> 01:01:56,773 You all right? 663 01:01:56,863 --> 01:01:57,943 Have you been coughing? 664 01:01:58,493 --> 01:01:59,563 Yes. 665 01:02:00,943 --> 01:02:02,483 Where are you from? 666 01:02:02,573 --> 01:02:06,103 I grew up in Michigan. Came out here for medical school. 667 01:02:06,193 --> 01:02:08,903 Once you get used to that California sunshine... 668 01:02:08,993 --> 01:02:11,273 - But your family? - My family. 669 01:02:11,363 --> 01:02:13,523 We're originally from Russia. 670 01:02:17,153 --> 01:02:18,403 I'm sorry. 671 01:02:36,943 --> 01:02:39,403 - How are you feeling? - The same. 672 01:02:40,653 --> 01:02:42,563 We have your results back. 673 01:02:47,573 --> 01:02:49,063 Wait outside for me. 674 01:03:07,943 --> 01:03:11,033 "The citizens of Kabul were skeletons now, 675 01:03:11,113 --> 01:03:13,783 skeletons selling naswar in the night market, 676 01:03:13,863 --> 01:03:16,483 skeletons drinking cups of strong tea, 677 01:03:17,153 --> 01:03:19,723 skeletons playing cards in the moonlight. 678 01:03:21,033 --> 01:03:25,233 They greeted me as I passed, teeth clacking together in their jaws. 679 01:03:26,943 --> 01:03:29,563 'Salaam, brother', they said. 680 01:03:31,323 --> 01:03:32,863 "Welcome home." 681 01:03:39,653 --> 01:03:41,363 It's sort of a work in progress. 682 01:03:43,443 --> 01:03:45,853 It's called The Sultans of Kabul. 683 01:03:46,993 --> 01:03:48,363 Good title. 684 01:03:50,193 --> 01:03:51,603 Keep going. 685 01:03:53,153 --> 01:03:54,613 That's the end. 686 01:03:55,823 --> 01:03:57,563 That's not an ending. 687 01:03:58,863 --> 01:04:01,103 It's my story. 688 01:04:01,193 --> 01:04:03,273 I get to end it how I want. 689 01:04:07,903 --> 01:04:12,113 I'm tired of these machines. Tomorrow I want you to take me home. 690 01:04:12,493 --> 01:04:13,863 But Dr Amani said... 691 01:04:13,943 --> 01:04:16,153 It's not Dr Amani's decision. 692 01:04:33,073 --> 01:04:34,983 How are you, my friend? 693 01:04:38,653 --> 01:04:41,523 You shouldn't have burdened yourselves. 694 01:04:41,993 --> 01:04:43,063 It's no burden. 695 01:04:44,443 --> 01:04:46,573 No burden at all. 696 01:04:46,653 --> 01:04:51,113 If you need anything, ask me like you'd ask a brother. 697 01:04:52,653 --> 01:04:54,233 Your coming here 698 01:04:55,403 --> 01:04:57,393 has brightened my eyes. 699 01:04:58,613 --> 01:05:00,853 What about you, Amir jan? 700 01:05:01,073 --> 01:05:03,023 Do you need anything? 701 01:05:04,153 --> 01:05:07,073 No, thank you, General Sahib. 702 01:05:09,323 --> 01:05:10,483 Excuse me. 703 01:05:12,863 --> 01:05:14,063 Thank you. 704 01:05:14,823 --> 01:05:17,693 Those are beautiful flowers. 705 01:05:38,903 --> 01:05:40,533 I'm really sorry. 706 01:05:43,653 --> 01:05:47,313 You better go back inside or your father will come after me. 707 01:05:51,153 --> 01:05:53,063 Your story made me cry. 708 01:05:55,823 --> 01:05:57,193 You read it? 709 01:05:59,493 --> 01:06:00,813 Our secret? 710 01:06:02,993 --> 01:06:04,063 Yeah. 711 01:06:05,653 --> 01:06:06,983 Our secret. 712 01:06:39,443 --> 01:06:41,733 Can I do anything else for you? 713 01:06:43,573 --> 01:06:46,023 No, child. Thank you. 714 01:06:47,823 --> 01:06:50,443 Then I wonder if you'd do something for me. 715 01:06:54,743 --> 01:06:57,063 I want you to go khastegari. 716 01:06:58,113 --> 01:07:01,273 I want you to ask General Taheri for his daughter's hand. 717 01:07:03,783 --> 01:07:05,443 Are you sure? 718 01:07:07,613 --> 01:07:10,443 More sure than I've ever been about anything. 719 01:07:13,943 --> 01:07:16,483 Then give me the phone and my address book. 720 01:07:18,573 --> 01:07:19,773 Now? 721 01:07:20,403 --> 01:07:22,113 Then when? 722 01:07:27,113 --> 01:07:29,023 Yes, much better. 723 01:07:29,613 --> 01:07:32,533 It was gracious of you to come. 724 01:07:33,443 --> 01:07:35,023 I called to ask, 725 01:07:35,613 --> 01:07:37,273 if you have time, 726 01:07:37,443 --> 01:07:39,153 if I may pay you a visit tomorrow morning. 727 01:07:39,653 --> 01:07:41,813 It's an honourable matter. 728 01:07:42,573 --> 01:07:43,603 Nine o'clock? 729 01:07:43,783 --> 01:07:44,893 That's just fine. 730 01:07:45,073 --> 01:07:46,103 Until then. 731 01:07:59,193 --> 01:08:00,223 Go home. 732 01:08:00,403 --> 01:08:02,063 I'll call you in an hour. 733 01:08:02,323 --> 01:08:04,723 Okay. Good luck. 734 01:08:10,783 --> 01:08:11,813 Hello? 735 01:08:11,903 --> 01:08:12,983 The General accepted. 736 01:08:13,073 --> 01:08:15,113 - He accepted? - Yes, he accepted. 737 01:08:15,193 --> 01:08:17,733 But Soraya jan wants to talk to you first. 738 01:08:18,283 --> 01:08:20,563 - About what? - About what? 739 01:08:20,653 --> 01:08:23,773 How do I know about what? She wants to talk to you. 740 01:08:23,943 --> 01:08:25,773 Okay. Okay. I'm on my way. 741 01:08:41,443 --> 01:08:44,943 How are you? Come inside and have some tea. 742 01:08:45,783 --> 01:08:48,103 He didn't come for tea. 743 01:08:48,573 --> 01:08:51,273 It doesn't matter, we're going out for a walk. 744 01:08:56,113 --> 01:08:58,183 You do want to get married? 745 01:08:59,443 --> 01:09:01,933 - To me, I mean. - Of course I do. 746 01:09:04,283 --> 01:09:07,153 It's just... I want to tell you something, 747 01:09:08,323 --> 01:09:10,363 something you need to know. 748 01:09:11,693 --> 01:09:13,903 I don't want us to start with secrets. 749 01:09:17,443 --> 01:09:19,933 We lived in Virginia before we came here. 750 01:09:20,033 --> 01:09:21,653 We left because 751 01:09:23,283 --> 01:09:25,603 I ran away with an Afghan man. 752 01:09:26,323 --> 01:09:29,443 I was 18. I guess I thought I was being rebellious. 753 01:09:30,283 --> 01:09:32,773 We lived together for almost a month. 754 01:09:33,993 --> 01:09:36,823 All the Afghans in Virginia were talking about it. 755 01:09:39,033 --> 01:09:40,313 My father eventually found us. 756 01:09:40,403 --> 01:09:44,273 He showed up at the door and he made me come home. 757 01:09:44,363 --> 01:09:47,893 I was hysterical, and I told him I hated him. 758 01:09:51,033 --> 01:09:53,733 We moved out to California a few weeks later. 759 01:09:54,283 --> 01:09:57,813 I didn't talk to my father for a very long time. And now... 760 01:09:59,243 --> 01:10:02,233 Now I feel like he's the reason why I'm here. 761 01:10:04,743 --> 01:10:07,063 Does what I told you bother you? 762 01:10:08,613 --> 01:10:09,943 A little. 763 01:10:11,443 --> 01:10:13,983 Does it bother you enough to change your mind? 764 01:10:15,073 --> 01:10:16,403 No. 765 01:10:17,783 --> 01:10:19,573 Not even close. 766 01:10:22,073 --> 01:10:24,143 I'd marry you tonight if I could. 767 01:11:53,366 --> 01:11:54,866 What do you see? 768 01:11:56,706 --> 01:11:58,496 The rest of my life. 769 01:12:53,746 --> 01:12:57,436 - They're so funny. - They were crazy. 770 01:12:59,786 --> 01:13:01,366 That's a funny picture. 771 01:13:02,906 --> 01:13:04,236 They're so cute. 772 01:13:05,406 --> 01:13:08,196 - Amir jan? - Right here, Baba. 773 01:13:08,286 --> 01:13:09,906 Help me to bed. 774 01:13:10,366 --> 01:13:11,616 Of course. 775 01:13:31,286 --> 01:13:33,956 I'll come back with your morphine and a glass of water. 776 01:13:34,536 --> 01:13:35,566 No. 777 01:13:36,036 --> 01:13:37,776 There is no pain tonight. 778 01:13:40,326 --> 01:13:42,366 Come here, my daughter. 779 01:14:56,036 --> 01:14:57,276 San Francisco 780 01:14:57,366 --> 01:14:59,156 It will not be easy. 781 01:15:00,036 --> 01:15:02,276 But you must come, Amir. 782 01:15:03,866 --> 01:15:05,026 All right. 783 01:15:05,116 --> 01:15:06,146 You're a good man. 784 01:15:06,246 --> 01:15:07,406 God willing. 785 01:15:07,706 --> 01:15:10,186 Goodbye. 786 01:15:26,826 --> 01:15:28,196 You all right? 787 01:15:29,706 --> 01:15:31,356 I have to go to Pakistan. 788 01:15:33,036 --> 01:15:34,316 Pakistan? 789 01:15:35,076 --> 01:15:37,036 Rahim Khan is very sick. 790 01:15:37,536 --> 01:15:39,856 Your father's friend? 791 01:15:39,956 --> 01:15:41,776 Is it safe right now? 792 01:15:44,076 --> 01:15:45,986 What about the book tour? 793 01:15:48,406 --> 01:15:51,366 There wouldn't be any books if not for Rahim Khan. 794 01:16:00,036 --> 01:16:02,026 Peshawar, Pakistan 795 01:16:02,336 --> 01:16:04,376 It's terrible what's happening in your country. 796 01:16:04,466 --> 01:16:07,296 Afghani people and Pakistani people, they are like brothers. 797 01:16:07,376 --> 01:16:09,086 Muslim have to help Muslim. 798 01:16:10,426 --> 01:16:13,206 They call this area Afghan Town. 799 01:16:13,296 --> 01:16:16,626 Sometimes it feels like Peshawar is a suburb of Kabul. 800 01:16:23,296 --> 01:16:24,786 This way. 801 01:16:45,836 --> 01:16:47,376 Amir jan. 802 01:16:49,876 --> 01:16:51,366 Amir jan. 803 01:16:51,586 --> 01:16:54,246 Welcome, welcome. 804 01:16:56,046 --> 01:16:58,526 You've become a man. 805 01:16:58,876 --> 01:17:01,196 General Taheri's daughter. 806 01:17:01,706 --> 01:17:03,826 She's a beauty. 807 01:17:05,376 --> 01:17:07,286 Any children? 808 01:17:10,586 --> 01:17:12,246 We tried, but 809 01:17:13,296 --> 01:17:15,826 it doesn't seem possible for us. 810 01:17:17,996 --> 01:17:19,166 Thank you. 811 01:17:21,916 --> 01:17:24,616 How long have you been in Pakistan? 812 01:17:24,836 --> 01:17:28,906 Less than a year. Kabul is no longer safe for me. 813 01:17:29,706 --> 01:17:32,076 The Taliban are as bad as they say? 814 01:17:32,666 --> 01:17:33,866 Oh, worse. 815 01:17:33,956 --> 01:17:37,456 Much worse. They don't let you be human. 816 01:17:37,796 --> 01:17:40,786 They even banned kite flying. 817 01:17:44,586 --> 01:17:46,866 I have something for you. 818 01:17:52,046 --> 01:17:53,416 What's this? 819 01:17:55,126 --> 01:17:56,326 Look. 820 01:18:05,586 --> 01:18:09,656 "For Rahim Khan, who listened to my stories 821 01:18:10,586 --> 01:18:12,826 "before I knew how to write them." 822 01:18:20,876 --> 01:18:22,866 This is a great honour, Amir. 823 01:18:29,876 --> 01:18:31,746 Let me take you home with me. 824 01:18:32,546 --> 01:18:34,746 I can find you a good doctor. 825 01:18:35,416 --> 01:18:37,956 They're coming up with new treatments all the time. 826 01:18:40,456 --> 01:18:42,166 Amir, Amir, Amir. 827 01:18:44,546 --> 01:18:47,706 I see America has infused you with her optimism. 828 01:18:48,916 --> 01:18:52,286 But there is such a thing as God's will. 829 01:18:56,666 --> 01:18:57,996 Come, sit. 830 01:18:59,956 --> 01:19:03,036 I didn't bring you here to complain about my health. 831 01:19:04,546 --> 01:19:08,996 Forgive me, Amir jan. Forgive me for what I have to tell you. 832 01:19:14,376 --> 01:19:15,996 Hassan is dead. 833 01:19:23,586 --> 01:19:24,696 How? 834 01:19:26,246 --> 01:19:29,536 You know I watched over your father's house after you left. 835 01:19:31,336 --> 01:19:34,946 But none of the caretakers I hired lasted more than a year. 836 01:19:35,956 --> 01:19:38,656 Some were dishonest, some lazy. 837 01:19:40,706 --> 01:19:44,116 So a few years ago I went to Hazarajat 838 01:19:46,046 --> 01:19:48,746 and brought Hassan and his family home with me. 839 01:19:51,336 --> 01:19:55,376 His wife, Farzana, and his son, Sohrab. 840 01:19:57,746 --> 01:19:59,496 Rostam and Sohrab 841 01:20:01,706 --> 01:20:03,826 It was so good to have them there. 842 01:20:05,546 --> 01:20:08,406 Hassan kept the house from falling apart. 843 01:20:08,706 --> 01:20:11,376 And Farzana cooked the meals. 844 01:20:11,746 --> 01:20:13,026 It was good. 845 01:20:13,376 --> 01:20:14,916 Very good. 846 01:20:16,456 --> 01:20:18,916 But when my health began to fail, 847 01:20:18,996 --> 01:20:23,076 well, there isn't a hospital in Afghanistan that can help me, 848 01:20:23,166 --> 01:20:24,576 so I came here. 849 01:20:26,666 --> 01:20:30,446 A few weeks after I left, the Taliban came to the house. 850 01:20:30,546 --> 01:20:34,366 Hassan told them that he was looking after the house for me, but... 851 01:20:35,546 --> 01:20:39,786 They said that he was a liar and a thief like all the other Hazaras. 852 01:20:39,876 --> 01:20:43,076 And they ordered him to leave with his family by nightfall. 853 01:20:44,996 --> 01:20:47,456 Hassan wouldn't leave. 854 01:20:48,046 --> 01:20:52,616 So they took him to the street and ordered him to kneel 855 01:20:54,836 --> 01:20:57,586 and shot him in the back of the head. 856 01:20:59,626 --> 01:21:03,076 Farzana came screaming and attacked them and... 857 01:21:05,456 --> 01:21:07,086 They shot her, too. 858 01:21:09,336 --> 01:21:10,656 And the boy? 859 01:21:13,546 --> 01:21:14,656 Sohrab? 860 01:21:15,546 --> 01:21:18,406 He is in an orphanage 861 01:21:20,626 --> 01:21:22,366 in Karteh Seh. 862 01:21:23,836 --> 01:21:27,696 Hassan sent this to me a week before he died. 863 01:21:30,046 --> 01:21:31,496 It's for you. 864 01:21:36,746 --> 01:21:39,076 He taught himself to read and write. 865 01:21:41,126 --> 01:21:44,826 He didn't want to send you a letter until he could do it properly. 866 01:21:51,836 --> 01:21:53,026 Amir, 867 01:21:55,296 --> 01:21:57,496 you need to go back to Kabul. 868 01:21:58,496 --> 01:22:01,206 I've arranged for a driver. He's a good man. 869 01:22:01,296 --> 01:22:02,996 I can't go back to Kabul. 870 01:22:03,746 --> 01:22:07,326 Can't you pay someone here to go? I'll pay for it if it's a matter of money. 871 01:22:07,416 --> 01:22:09,156 It's not about money. 872 01:22:11,206 --> 01:22:12,866 You are a storyteller. 873 01:22:13,626 --> 01:22:16,196 Some part of you has always known this story. 874 01:22:18,296 --> 01:22:21,156 Ali's first wife was from Jaghori. 875 01:22:22,546 --> 01:22:25,156 What does that have to do with anything? 876 01:22:25,496 --> 01:22:28,786 After five years she left him childless, 877 01:22:29,836 --> 01:22:32,076 and married a man from Khost. 878 01:22:34,166 --> 01:22:36,576 She bore that man three daughters. 879 01:22:38,166 --> 01:22:41,166 Do you understand what I'm trying to tell you? 880 01:22:42,166 --> 01:22:44,286 Ali was sterile. 881 01:22:45,746 --> 01:22:47,206 But he had Hassan. 882 01:22:47,296 --> 01:22:50,656 He raised Hassan. He didn't father him. 883 01:22:52,546 --> 01:22:57,366 Your father loved you both because you were both his sons, 884 01:22:57,456 --> 01:22:59,946 - and Sohrab... - No. 885 01:23:00,336 --> 01:23:01,616 He's your nephew. 886 01:23:01,706 --> 01:23:03,496 I don't believe you. 887 01:23:04,796 --> 01:23:05,906 You do. 888 01:23:06,916 --> 01:23:08,786 That's what frightens you. 889 01:23:09,836 --> 01:23:11,496 You're saying 890 01:23:12,836 --> 01:23:13,996 my father, 891 01:23:15,336 --> 01:23:17,656 for all those years, 892 01:23:18,376 --> 01:23:20,036 lied to me. 893 01:23:20,996 --> 01:23:22,166 Please think. 894 01:23:23,336 --> 01:23:27,986 All that a man had back then was his honour, his name, 895 01:23:28,246 --> 01:23:29,906 and if people talked... 896 01:23:29,996 --> 01:23:32,746 - He lied to me. - He lied to both of you. 897 01:23:33,586 --> 01:23:36,746 And now there is a way to be good again. 898 01:24:18,246 --> 01:24:21,246 "In the name of God, the merciful, the compassionate, 899 01:24:21,336 --> 01:24:24,666 Amir agha, with my deepest respects. 900 01:24:25,336 --> 01:24:28,366 My wife and son and I pray this letter finds you in fine health, 901 01:24:28,456 --> 01:24:30,826 and in the light of God's good graces. 902 01:24:30,916 --> 01:24:33,536 I'm hopeful that one day I will hold one of your letters in my hands 903 01:24:33,626 --> 01:24:36,116 and read of your life in America. 904 01:24:36,206 --> 01:24:39,906 I am trying to learn English. It's such a tricky language. 905 01:24:39,996 --> 01:24:43,246 But one day, agha. I miss your stories. 906 01:24:44,376 --> 01:24:47,326 I've included a picture of me and my son, Sohrab. 907 01:24:47,416 --> 01:24:49,206 He's a good boy. 908 01:24:49,296 --> 01:24:51,116 Rahim Khan and I taught him how to read and write, 909 01:24:51,206 --> 01:24:54,036 so he doesn't grow up stupid like his father. 910 01:24:54,126 --> 01:24:57,326 And can he shoot with that slingshot you gave me! 911 01:24:59,336 --> 01:25:02,616 But I fear for him, Amir agha. 912 01:25:02,706 --> 01:25:05,276 The Afghanistan of our youth is long dead. 913 01:25:05,376 --> 01:25:10,326 Kindness is gone from the land, and you cannot escape the killings. 914 01:25:10,416 --> 01:25:12,486 Always the killings. 915 01:25:12,586 --> 01:25:15,866 I dream that God will guide us to a better day. 916 01:25:15,956 --> 01:25:19,536 I dream that my son will grow up to be a good person, 917 01:25:19,626 --> 01:25:21,866 a free person, 918 01:25:21,956 --> 01:25:23,786 an important person. 919 01:25:23,876 --> 01:25:26,826 I dream that flowers will bloom in the streets of Kabul again, 920 01:25:26,916 --> 01:25:29,916 and music will play in the samovar houses, 921 01:25:29,996 --> 01:25:32,996 and kites will fly in the skies. 922 01:25:33,086 --> 01:25:35,786 And I dream that someday you will return to Kabul 923 01:25:35,876 --> 01:25:38,576 to revisit the land of our childhood. 924 01:25:38,666 --> 01:25:42,956 If you do, you'll find an old faithful friend waiting for you. 925 01:25:43,796 --> 01:25:46,826 May God be with you always. 926 01:25:46,916 --> 01:25:48,496 Hassan. 927 01:26:00,836 --> 01:26:01,996 Hello? 928 01:26:02,836 --> 01:26:03,996 Hi. 929 01:26:05,456 --> 01:26:07,946 - Did I wake you up? - No. 930 01:26:09,296 --> 01:26:10,836 You all right? 931 01:26:11,956 --> 01:26:13,916 I have to tell you a story. 932 01:26:16,996 --> 01:26:18,326 What's his name? 933 01:26:45,126 --> 01:26:46,996 Stop playing with it. 934 01:26:48,376 --> 01:26:50,286 I really have to wear it? 935 01:26:51,206 --> 01:26:55,536 You know what the Taliban will do to you if they see you are clean-shaven? 936 01:27:50,364 --> 01:27:52,604 So what brings you back to Afghanistan? 937 01:27:52,694 --> 01:27:55,784 Come to sell off your father's land, pocket the money? 938 01:27:56,824 --> 01:27:58,614 I'm not here to sell anything. 939 01:27:59,534 --> 01:28:01,684 I'm going to Kabul to find a boy. 940 01:28:02,944 --> 01:28:04,444 A boy? 941 01:28:12,904 --> 01:28:14,484 This boy? 942 01:28:14,574 --> 01:28:16,644 This Hazara boy? 943 01:28:16,744 --> 01:28:18,154 Yeah. 944 01:28:19,364 --> 01:28:21,324 What he means to you? 945 01:28:23,654 --> 01:28:27,484 His father meant a lot to me. He's the man in the photo. 946 01:28:28,864 --> 01:28:30,574 He's dead now. 947 01:28:31,824 --> 01:28:33,814 It was a friend of yours? 948 01:28:35,494 --> 01:28:37,034 He was my brother. 949 01:28:45,154 --> 01:28:47,824 I feel like a tourist in my own country. 950 01:28:48,114 --> 01:28:51,644 You've always been a tourist here. You just didn't know it. 951 01:28:56,194 --> 01:28:59,944 - What happened to the trees? - The Russians chopped them down. 952 01:29:10,574 --> 01:29:12,564 You know what they're doing? 953 01:29:14,284 --> 01:29:15,824 He's selling his leg? 954 01:29:16,494 --> 01:29:18,644 He can get good money for it. 955 01:29:18,744 --> 01:29:21,144 Feed your kids for a couple of weeks. 956 01:29:34,824 --> 01:29:36,864 - What's that smell? - Diesel. 957 01:29:38,404 --> 01:29:41,684 The power's always going off so people use generators. 958 01:29:43,824 --> 01:29:46,984 Do you remember what this street smelled like in the old days? 959 01:29:49,614 --> 01:29:53,984 Lamb kabob. 960 01:29:59,154 --> 01:30:01,774 Beard patrol. 961 01:30:06,614 --> 01:30:08,154 What's the matter with you? 962 01:30:08,784 --> 01:30:09,814 What? 963 01:30:09,904 --> 01:30:12,194 Don't you ever stare at them! 964 01:30:13,494 --> 01:30:14,864 Understand me? 965 01:30:15,494 --> 01:30:16,524 Never! 966 01:31:11,074 --> 01:31:12,814 We're looking for this boy. 967 01:31:12,904 --> 01:31:15,064 I'm sorry. I've never seen him. 968 01:31:15,534 --> 01:31:17,814 You barely looked at the picture, my friend. 969 01:31:17,944 --> 01:31:19,984 I know all the children here 970 01:31:20,654 --> 01:31:22,484 and that one doesn't look familiar. 971 01:31:22,994 --> 01:31:24,534 And now, if you'll permit me... 972 01:31:24,744 --> 01:31:26,364 We don't mean him any harm. 973 01:31:26,494 --> 01:31:28,194 I told you he's not here. 974 01:31:28,324 --> 01:31:30,814 - Now, please, go away. - Friend, we are not with the Taliban. 975 01:31:30,904 --> 01:31:33,114 The man wants to take this boy to a safe place. 976 01:31:33,404 --> 01:31:35,034 I knew Sohrab's father. 977 01:31:35,404 --> 01:31:36,564 His name was Hassan. 978 01:31:37,154 --> 01:31:39,564 There's hope for this boy, Agha. 979 01:31:40,034 --> 01:31:41,574 A way out. 980 01:31:42,244 --> 01:31:44,144 I can take him back to America with me. 981 01:31:45,614 --> 01:31:47,604 I'm his uncle. 982 01:31:52,994 --> 01:31:55,524 What I have to tell you is not pleasant. 983 01:31:56,154 --> 01:31:58,854 I tell you, because I believe you. 984 01:31:59,404 --> 01:32:02,024 You have the look of desperate men. 985 01:32:08,784 --> 01:32:11,274 There is a Talib official. 986 01:32:12,284 --> 01:32:14,564 He visits every month or two. 987 01:32:15,534 --> 01:32:17,814 He brings cash with him. 988 01:32:17,994 --> 01:32:21,154 Not a lot, but better than nothing. 989 01:32:22,324 --> 01:32:24,394 Usually, he takes a girl. 990 01:32:25,494 --> 01:32:27,144 But not always. 991 01:32:28,944 --> 01:32:30,274 And you allow this? 992 01:32:30,864 --> 01:32:32,484 What choice do I have? 993 01:32:33,324 --> 01:32:34,654 You're the director here. 994 01:32:35,194 --> 01:32:37,024 Your job is to watch over these children. 995 01:32:37,114 --> 01:32:38,524 There is nothing I can do. 996 01:32:38,614 --> 01:32:40,734 - You're selling children! - Easy. 997 01:32:40,824 --> 01:32:42,024 You're here to protect them! 998 01:32:42,114 --> 01:32:43,224 Yes, 999 01:32:43,324 --> 01:32:44,814 I am here to protect them. 1000 01:32:45,074 --> 01:32:46,184 Sit. 1001 01:32:48,284 --> 01:32:50,024 And you, brother? 1002 01:32:50,444 --> 01:32:53,234 You come here to rescue a boy, 1003 01:32:53,534 --> 01:32:56,444 take him back to America, give him a good life. 1004 01:32:57,244 --> 01:32:59,444 It must seem heroic, huh? 1005 01:33:00,074 --> 01:33:02,394 But what of the other two hundred children? 1006 01:33:02,784 --> 01:33:04,524 You'll never see them again. 1007 01:33:04,614 --> 01:33:07,104 You'll never hear them howling in the night. 1008 01:33:08,074 --> 01:33:10,394 I spent my life savings on this orphanage. 1009 01:33:10,534 --> 01:33:14,694 Everything I owned or inherited I sold to run this godforsaken place. 1010 01:33:15,864 --> 01:33:19,814 You think I don't have family in Pakistan or Iran? 1011 01:33:20,494 --> 01:33:23,574 I could have run like everyone else. 1012 01:33:24,864 --> 01:33:27,814 If I deny him one child, he takes 10. 1013 01:33:28,744 --> 01:33:31,354 So, I let him take one, 1014 01:33:31,904 --> 01:33:34,774 and leave the judging to Allah. 1015 01:33:36,034 --> 01:33:38,864 I take his filthy money, and I go to the bazaar, 1016 01:33:39,534 --> 01:33:40,854 and I buy food for the children. 1017 01:33:42,444 --> 01:33:45,154 You think I spend it on myself? 1018 01:33:45,944 --> 01:33:47,404 Look at me. 1019 01:33:48,784 --> 01:33:49,864 Look. 1020 01:33:50,614 --> 01:33:52,484 What happens to the children he takes? 1021 01:33:53,944 --> 01:33:56,484 Sometimes, they come back, 1022 01:33:57,694 --> 01:33:59,654 more often, they don't. 1023 01:34:02,534 --> 01:34:04,354 Who is he? 1024 01:34:05,244 --> 01:34:07,524 How do I find him? 1025 01:34:11,364 --> 01:34:14,364 Go to the Ghazi Stadium tomorrow. 1026 01:34:14,534 --> 01:34:17,944 You'll see him at halftime. 1027 01:34:18,904 --> 01:34:21,574 He'll be the one making speeches. 1028 01:34:22,494 --> 01:34:26,154 Now, please leave. You've frightened the children. 1029 01:34:28,904 --> 01:34:30,534 Pull over here. 1030 01:35:16,864 --> 01:35:17,894 We should go. 1031 01:35:23,364 --> 01:35:24,824 I have to look at one more thing. 1032 01:35:24,904 --> 01:35:27,024 Nothing that you remember has survived. 1033 01:35:27,114 --> 01:35:28,524 Better to forget. 1034 01:35:29,574 --> 01:35:31,364 I don't want to forget any more. 1035 01:37:09,944 --> 01:37:11,854 Do you want to stay here? 1036 01:37:12,694 --> 01:37:14,354 No, but we have to. 1037 01:37:25,654 --> 01:37:26,814 That's him. 1038 01:37:34,904 --> 01:37:36,314 Brothers and sisters! 1039 01:37:36,824 --> 01:37:39,114 We are here today to carry out Shari'a. 1040 01:37:39,444 --> 01:37:41,604 We are here today to carry out justice. 1041 01:37:42,114 --> 01:37:44,314 We listen to what God says, and we obey. 1042 01:37:44,694 --> 01:37:45,774 And what does God say? 1043 01:37:45,994 --> 01:37:49,774 Every sinner must be punished in a manner befitting his sin. 1044 01:37:50,364 --> 01:37:53,564 Those are not my words, nor the words of my brothers. 1045 01:37:53,864 --> 01:37:55,774 Those are the words of God! 1046 01:37:55,944 --> 01:37:58,814 And what manner of punishment benefits the adulterer? 1047 01:37:59,034 --> 01:38:03,154 How shall we punish those who dishonour the sanctity of marriage? 1048 01:38:04,034 --> 01:38:07,724 How shall we deal with those who disobey God? 1049 01:38:08,364 --> 01:38:12,404 How shall we answer those who throw stones at the windows of God's house? 1050 01:38:13,364 --> 01:38:16,034 We shall throw stones back! 1051 01:38:41,494 --> 01:38:42,604 My friend. 1052 01:38:42,824 --> 01:38:44,864 My friend, a word? 1053 01:38:46,194 --> 01:38:48,024 We have business with your brother. 1054 01:38:50,494 --> 01:38:52,364 Personal business. 1055 01:39:53,484 --> 01:39:57,474 I guess I'll wait in the car. This is your business now. 1056 01:39:58,894 --> 01:40:01,184 Thank you for helping me. 1057 01:40:12,984 --> 01:40:14,774 Anyone there? 1058 01:40:18,694 --> 01:40:21,524 I was told to come here. 1059 01:40:25,944 --> 01:40:26,974 Come in. 1060 01:40:28,144 --> 01:40:29,174 Thank you. 1061 01:40:41,854 --> 01:40:43,314 How soft. 1062 01:41:21,024 --> 01:41:22,184 Sit down. 1063 01:41:23,194 --> 01:41:24,354 Sit down. 1064 01:41:57,284 --> 01:41:59,614 I think there's been a mistake. 1065 01:41:59,954 --> 01:42:02,444 I came to see your friend. 1066 01:42:04,034 --> 01:42:06,444 The man who made the speech at the stadium. 1067 01:42:06,954 --> 01:42:08,784 He has other business. 1068 01:42:09,414 --> 01:42:11,284 You can do away with that now. 1069 01:42:14,124 --> 01:42:15,784 I'm not sure what you mean. 1070 01:42:16,454 --> 01:42:17,914 Take off your beard. 1071 01:42:33,914 --> 01:42:36,364 One of the better ones I've seen. 1072 01:42:37,704 --> 01:42:38,944 Take off the turban. 1073 01:42:45,084 --> 01:42:46,534 You come from America? 1074 01:42:48,874 --> 01:42:50,034 Yes. 1075 01:42:54,244 --> 01:42:55,404 I'm looking for a boy. 1076 01:42:55,914 --> 01:42:57,904 Isn't everybody? 1077 01:42:59,664 --> 01:43:02,574 I understand your friend brought him here. 1078 01:43:03,454 --> 01:43:04,944 His name is Sohrab. 1079 01:43:05,914 --> 01:43:07,734 Let me ask you something. 1080 01:43:08,494 --> 01:43:10,734 What are you doing with that whore America? 1081 01:43:11,414 --> 01:43:13,074 Why aren't you here 1082 01:43:13,744 --> 01:43:16,364 with your Muslim brothers, serving your country. 1083 01:43:17,494 --> 01:43:19,954 I've been away for a long time. 1084 01:43:21,164 --> 01:43:22,494 That's an answer? 1085 01:43:24,084 --> 01:43:25,704 Not an answer, they say. 1086 01:43:27,534 --> 01:43:29,944 I'm only here for the boy. 1087 01:43:30,994 --> 01:43:32,244 Do you want to see him? 1088 01:44:11,914 --> 01:44:13,114 Come, my boy. 1089 01:44:19,584 --> 01:44:21,454 Such a talented little Hazara. 1090 01:44:22,834 --> 01:44:24,324 Leave us be. 1091 01:44:28,494 --> 01:44:29,744 I've been wondering, 1092 01:44:30,124 --> 01:44:32,954 whatever happened to your great Baba, anyway? 1093 01:44:34,704 --> 01:44:35,784 What did you think? 1094 01:44:36,244 --> 01:44:38,614 That you'd put on a fake beard and I wouldn't recognise you? 1095 01:44:39,744 --> 01:44:42,114 I knew you the second I saw you in the stadium. 1096 01:44:42,374 --> 01:44:44,994 I never forget a face. Never! 1097 01:44:46,414 --> 01:44:47,874 Assef? 1098 01:44:48,084 --> 01:44:49,274 Amir jan. 1099 01:44:51,204 --> 01:44:52,574 What are you doing here? 1100 01:44:52,784 --> 01:44:54,034 Me? 1101 01:44:54,244 --> 01:44:55,904 I'm home. 1102 01:44:56,584 --> 01:44:58,734 The question is, what are you doing here? 1103 01:45:00,994 --> 01:45:02,904 I'm taking the boy home with me. 1104 01:45:06,624 --> 01:45:07,994 You want my advice? 1105 01:45:08,494 --> 01:45:09,774 Run away. 1106 01:45:10,164 --> 01:45:11,824 That's what you do best. 1107 01:45:13,244 --> 01:45:14,904 Not without Sohrab. 1108 01:45:16,624 --> 01:45:17,814 Why's that? 1109 01:45:18,124 --> 01:45:19,694 The boy's too good for his country? 1110 01:45:19,874 --> 01:45:21,614 What do you know about Afghanistan? 1111 01:45:22,244 --> 01:45:24,204 You weren't here when the Communists shot our mullahs 1112 01:45:24,284 --> 01:45:25,784 and pissed in our mosques. 1113 01:45:25,874 --> 01:45:29,074 This country was like a beautiful mansion littered with garbage. 1114 01:45:29,204 --> 01:45:32,364 We took out the garbage. We brought law. We brought justice. 1115 01:45:32,454 --> 01:45:34,364 I have seen your laws 1116 01:45:34,744 --> 01:45:36,404 and your justice. 1117 01:45:36,954 --> 01:45:38,914 And I'm taking the boy home with me. 1118 01:45:38,994 --> 01:45:40,534 All right, then. 1119 01:45:45,164 --> 01:45:48,034 Of course, I didn't say you could take him for free. 1120 01:46:19,624 --> 01:46:20,944 No more. 1121 01:46:21,374 --> 01:46:23,074 No more, Agha. Please, stop hurting him. 1122 01:46:23,374 --> 01:46:26,454 Put it down, Hazara. You'll get yours next. 1123 01:46:27,584 --> 01:46:28,614 Put it down! 1124 01:46:34,454 --> 01:46:35,534 Get it out! 1125 01:46:38,494 --> 01:46:40,364 Get it out! 1126 01:47:08,334 --> 01:47:09,824 Kill him! 1127 01:48:26,834 --> 01:48:29,994 Go home to your family. 1128 01:48:43,874 --> 01:48:45,194 Are you Amir? 1129 01:48:47,334 --> 01:48:49,994 Rahim Khan left this for you. 1130 01:48:50,834 --> 01:48:52,154 Where did he go? 1131 01:48:52,834 --> 01:48:54,904 I did not ask. 1132 01:48:56,084 --> 01:48:57,574 But he'll be back? 1133 01:48:58,494 --> 01:49:01,944 He has left us, my child. 1134 01:49:18,784 --> 01:49:20,744 You're wasting your hand. 1135 01:49:39,034 --> 01:49:40,284 Sohrab? 1136 01:49:49,954 --> 01:49:51,154 Sohrab? 1137 01:50:12,954 --> 01:50:14,064 Sohrab? 1138 01:50:32,034 --> 01:50:33,204 Sohrab? 1139 01:51:13,084 --> 01:51:15,694 Take off your shoes, dear brother. 1140 01:51:17,124 --> 01:51:18,914 Forgive me. 1141 01:52:36,341 --> 01:52:39,261 I thought I lost you. 1142 01:52:46,801 --> 01:52:50,051 He used to come get me in the morning before prayers. 1143 01:52:52,221 --> 01:52:54,881 I didn't want him to get me any more. 1144 01:52:59,551 --> 01:53:01,951 He won't, Sohrab. 1145 01:53:03,421 --> 01:53:05,171 I swear to you, 1146 01:53:06,671 --> 01:53:08,911 he can't get you any more. 1147 01:53:10,721 --> 01:53:12,711 Are your parents dead? 1148 01:53:15,921 --> 01:53:17,201 Yes. 1149 01:53:19,221 --> 01:53:21,591 Do you remember what they look like? 1150 01:53:24,381 --> 01:53:26,011 I never met my mother. 1151 01:53:28,381 --> 01:53:30,751 I remember what my father looked like. 1152 01:53:32,261 --> 01:53:35,091 I'm starting to forget their faces. 1153 01:53:36,471 --> 01:53:38,211 Is that bad? 1154 01:53:47,591 --> 01:53:49,381 Here. 1155 01:53:54,591 --> 01:53:58,371 Sometimes I'm glad they're dead. 1156 01:53:59,631 --> 01:54:00,711 Why? 1157 01:54:03,341 --> 01:54:04,451 Because... 1158 01:54:05,841 --> 01:54:08,211 Because I don't want them to see me. 1159 01:54:10,011 --> 01:54:12,131 I'm so dirty. 1160 01:54:14,011 --> 01:54:15,291 You're not dirty. 1161 01:54:24,631 --> 01:54:26,211 I won't hurt you. 1162 01:54:37,671 --> 01:54:39,001 That's my wife. 1163 01:54:45,041 --> 01:54:47,201 - Missed you. - Missed you, too. 1164 01:54:50,121 --> 01:54:52,361 Sohrab jan, this is your aunt. 1165 01:54:55,121 --> 01:54:56,861 We've all been waiting for you. 1166 01:54:57,581 --> 01:55:00,151 Ready to meet your new family? 1167 01:55:02,251 --> 01:55:03,441 Let's go. 1168 01:55:13,461 --> 01:55:16,291 Do you like your room? 1169 01:55:32,291 --> 01:55:33,831 You don't look so bad. 1170 01:55:37,461 --> 01:55:39,451 I don't think he's looked at me once. 1171 01:55:41,541 --> 01:55:43,001 Give him time. 1172 01:55:44,501 --> 01:55:47,281 I'm knitting him a turtleneck sweater for next winter. 1173 01:55:47,621 --> 01:55:50,321 The sweaters they sell here don't last a month. 1174 01:55:56,121 --> 01:55:57,401 Amir jan. 1175 01:55:57,501 --> 01:56:01,241 You're going to tell me why you've brought this boy back with you? 1176 01:56:03,461 --> 01:56:04,951 What sort of question is that? 1177 01:56:05,161 --> 01:56:07,781 While you're busy knitting sweaters, my dear, 1178 01:56:07,911 --> 01:56:10,621 I have to deal with the community perception of our family. 1179 01:56:11,121 --> 01:56:15,121 People will ask why there is a Hazara boy living with our daughter. 1180 01:56:15,211 --> 01:56:16,781 What do I tell them? 1181 01:56:18,461 --> 01:56:19,831 You can tell them... 1182 01:56:20,001 --> 01:56:21,191 It's all right. 1183 01:56:21,621 --> 01:56:23,001 The General is correct. 1184 01:56:23,501 --> 01:56:25,071 People will ask. 1185 01:56:25,501 --> 01:56:27,741 - Amir? - It's all right. 1186 01:56:33,871 --> 01:56:35,661 You see, General Sahib, 1187 01:56:36,711 --> 01:56:39,371 my father slept with his servant's wife. 1188 01:56:40,791 --> 01:56:43,321 And she bore him a son named Hassan. 1189 01:56:45,211 --> 01:56:46,831 Hassan is dead now. 1190 01:56:47,581 --> 01:56:50,991 That boy sleeping in the other room is Hassan's son. 1191 01:56:52,791 --> 01:56:54,281 He's my nephew. 1192 01:56:55,331 --> 01:56:58,001 That's what you tell people when they ask. 1193 01:57:00,001 --> 01:57:02,321 And one more thing, General Sahib. 1194 01:57:03,251 --> 01:57:07,371 You will never again refer to him as "a Hazara boy" in my presence. 1195 01:57:08,001 --> 01:57:12,161 He has a name, and it's Sohrab. 1196 01:57:38,541 --> 01:57:40,161 - It felt so real. - Thank you. 1197 01:57:40,251 --> 01:57:42,041 My pleasure. Thank you. 1198 01:57:42,121 --> 01:57:44,451 Look. Look at that. 1199 01:57:49,291 --> 01:57:50,871 Excuse me a second. 1200 01:57:57,291 --> 01:57:59,111 I'd like that kite, please. 1201 01:57:59,791 --> 01:58:01,451 And I'll take this spool. 1202 01:58:21,411 --> 01:58:22,821 Do you like the kite? 1203 01:58:28,911 --> 01:58:30,291 Did I ever tell you 1204 01:58:31,461 --> 01:58:32,491 your father 1205 01:58:33,121 --> 01:58:35,281 was the best kite runner in all Kabul? 1206 01:58:37,211 --> 01:58:39,951 He made all the neighbourhood kids jealous. 1207 01:58:41,121 --> 01:58:42,451 He'd run the kites 1208 01:58:43,041 --> 01:58:45,871 and never look up at the sky. 1209 01:58:46,751 --> 01:58:48,371 Some claimed 1210 01:58:48,541 --> 01:58:51,571 he was just chasing the kite's shadow. 1211 01:58:52,121 --> 01:58:56,411 But they didn't know him like I did. 1212 01:58:57,251 --> 01:59:00,411 Your father wasn't chasing shadows. 1213 01:59:01,751 --> 01:59:03,571 He just knew. 1214 01:59:04,501 --> 01:59:06,041 That's all. 1215 01:59:11,501 --> 01:59:14,251 Do you want to help me fly this? 1216 01:59:15,581 --> 01:59:16,951 Okay. 1217 01:59:17,161 --> 01:59:19,371 Looks like I have to fly it solo. 1218 01:59:30,461 --> 01:59:32,081 Last chance. 1219 01:59:35,791 --> 01:59:37,031 Here I go. 1220 01:59:46,831 --> 01:59:48,371 It's a good kite, no? 1221 01:59:50,711 --> 01:59:52,201 Do you want to try? 1222 01:59:54,411 --> 01:59:55,611 Here. 1223 01:59:58,621 --> 02:00:00,081 Hold it tight, Sohrab jan. 1224 02:00:01,251 --> 02:00:02,661 Good job, Sohrab. 1225 02:00:15,251 --> 02:00:16,491 Pull, pull, pull! 1226 02:00:29,001 --> 02:00:30,871 Looks like someone wants a fight. 1227 02:00:32,661 --> 02:00:34,161 Are you sure? 1228 02:00:44,661 --> 02:00:46,621 Let's teach him a lesson, no? 1229 02:00:47,001 --> 02:00:48,491 Watch, Sohrab. 1230 02:00:48,791 --> 02:00:52,401 I'm going to show you one of your father's favourite tricks. 1231 02:00:52,541 --> 02:00:54,081 An old technique. 1232 02:00:54,621 --> 02:00:55,871 Lift and Dive. 1233 02:01:00,831 --> 02:01:02,321 Come. 1234 02:01:07,121 --> 02:01:08,621 Come closer. 1235 02:01:16,461 --> 02:01:18,001 Here he comes! 1236 02:01:18,871 --> 02:01:20,371 We're going to catch him now, right? 1237 02:01:33,291 --> 02:01:35,031 Look, I cut him! 1238 02:01:38,041 --> 02:01:39,781 What are you doing, you can't hold it right? 1239 02:01:39,871 --> 02:01:41,121 I'm sorry! 1240 02:01:41,541 --> 02:01:43,251 Do you want me to run that kite for you? 1241 02:01:45,831 --> 02:01:48,071 For you, a thousand times over.