The Kite Runner (2007)
Directed by Marc Forster
An Afghan writer in California is called back to Pakistan and Taliban-ruled Kabul to rescue the son of his childhood friend, whom he betrayed in 1978 before he and his father fled to Fremont.
- Travel shown
- On foot, bike, skis or swimming
- Not shown on screen
- Fictional place
- 1San Francisco, California≈ 00:01:00Stated on screen
In 2000 Amir, a newly published novelist, takes a call from Rahim Khan in Peshawar.
- 2Kabul, Afghanistan≈ 00:05:00Stated on screen
In 1978 Kabul, Amir wins the kite tournament with Hassan, then fails him when Assef attacks him in an alley.
- 3Arrival in Pakistan≈ 00:45:00Peshawar, PakistanInferred
After the Soviet invasion, Baba and Amir escape hidden in a fuel truck to Pakistan.
- 4Fremont, California≈ 00:48:00Stated on screen
In Fremont Baba runs a gas station and a flea-market stall; Amir meets and marries Soraya.
- 5Peshawar, Pakistan≈ 01:05:00Stated on screen
- 6Kabul, Afghanistan≈ 01:15:00Stated on screen
- 7Return to Peshawar≈ 01:45:00Peshawar, PakistanStated on screen
- 8Kite flying in a park≈ 01:52:00San Francisco, CaliforniaInferred
The journey in numbers
- Distance travelled
- 36,406 km
- Places
- 4
- Countries
- 3
- Stops
- 8
- Plane: 23,807 km
- Not shown: 11,936 km
- Car: 442 km
- Truck: 221 km
Distances are measured in a straight line between stops, so real road distances are longer.
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