Adapted from Khaled Hosseini’s acclaimed novel, here is a compelling story of disloyalty, lost friendship, and a path for healing. Young Amir is best friends with Hassan, the son of his family’s longtime and faithful servant. But when Hassan is attacked by bullies, Amir turns coward in that moment only to carry a heavy guilt long into adulthood.

Roger Ebert’s 4-star review recalls the film’s most uplifting words, to wit: “There is a way to be good again.”