The film The Kite Runner deserves praise for the interpretation of the key scenes by the makers. The most controversial scene in the novel is Hassan's rape, not because of Amir's betrayal of his friend, but because Hassan is a child. Children are universally seen as innocent individuals in need of protection and, as a result, any violence against children, even imaginary, is likely to receive an emotionally charged sentence. Reading the novel, there doesn't seem to be a favorable way the filmmakers could have portrayed such a scene. However, after analyzing the film, it can be concluded that Hassan's rape was handled in the most realistic way possible because sexual assault on a child is directly implied without being mentioned or shown. Another aspect of the film that was handled well was the preface. In the novel, Amir, then an adult, states the impact that a major event twenty-six years ago had on the rest of his life. This section also includes references to his friend Rahim Khan and the kites flying in Golden Gate Park. Similar information is also represented in the film thanks to English subtitles that translate a telephone conversation between Amir and Rahim Khan, as well as a scene featuring kites flying in front of the Golden Gate Bridge. However, beyond this, the film also expands the number of allusions by showing Amir's wife Soraya and copies of his published novel. These additional details are appreciated because they allow connections between the preface and the rest of the plot. The film's preface is also superior because these new details are not integral to the plot and therefore do not spoil it, while the novel's preface about a life-changing event reduced the emotional impact of Hassan's rape. While this film should be held in high regard for its performance of key scenes, it is only one of the reasons why this is the case