Recently my wife and I watched a pretty popular movie, or at least I think it was, The Kite Runner. I knew the book was popular and hadn't taken the time to see the movie in theaters. But with our new subscription to Netflix, hey anything is possible. So we were watching this movie, and I didn't really know what to expect. But I was deeply moved by what I found. For those of you who don't know the story, don't worry I won't ruin it. For those of you that may have read the book, I am only speaking about how the movie was, as I haven't read the book...Yet.
The story begins with two young boys who by all appearances seem to be the closest of friends. It is in this exchange where I was reminded of the depths of unconditional love and loyalty. The boys are Amir and Hassan, it turns out that Hassan is not only Amir's friend, but also a servant to the family. There is more there, but I will leave it untouched. What is etched in to my memory is how Hassan treats Amir. In the beginning of the movie Hassan and Amir are running kites down after they have been cut by another kite. Hassan has an intrinsic guide that seems to lead kites to him, when other children chase wildly.
So Hassan leads Amir to where he knows this kite will come down, and they have a short exchange but very moving about Hassan. Amir is questioning whether or not Hassan is right about where the kite will land. To which Hassan replies, "Have I ever lied to you Amir"? Upon which Amir decides to mess around with his friend, he asks Hassan, "I don't know, have you?", to which Hassan responds, "I would sooner eat dirt." Amir is kind of shocked by what his friend says and answers him with "Really, you would do that?" And here is were Hassan demonstrates his depth, Hassan says that "If you asked me to I would, but I wonder, would you really ask me to do such a thing?" So we get a glimpse into Hassan's trust for Amir. Maybe it was the little boy acting, or something else but I was deeply moved by this scene. Hassan's trust and love for Amir was unconditional, it knew no limits.
The story continues with Hassan and Amir entering in the cities kite flying tournament. Amir on the lead, and Hassan as his assistant. Upon Amir cutting the final kite and winning the tournament Hassan asks Amir if he would like him to run down this final kite, the kite symbolic of his victory. He tells Amir that he would do it, "For you, a thousand times over." Another gesture in his limitless desire to do anything for his friend. It is this fateful action that is the genesis of the main story.
What I was struck by, and although my short descriptions of the events don't due the movie justice, was Hassan's example of unconditional of love and friendship for Amir.
This demonstration of the depths of unconditional love and trust were great reminders to me of the love that I hope to give to those closest to me.
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