The young Amir lives in Kabul with his loving but strict father. Determined to prove his worth to him, he takes part in a traditional kite-flying competition. Hassan, his loyal friend and servant, is willing, as always, to help him. Neither of the two boys could foresee that what would happen to Hassan that afternoon of the competition would change their lives forever. After the Russian invasion and Amir's escape to America, the young Afghan will realize that someday he will be forced to return to his homeland just to find what the new world cannot offer him: redemption.
A story of sacrifice, betrayal, and human relationships set against the backdrop of Afghanistan's history.