The Reader

Michael Berg's adolescence is marked by an illicit affair with Hanna, a mysterious woman twice his age. Their connection ends abruptly, leaving Michael to grapple with unanswered questions. Years later, he encounters Hanna again as a defendant in a war crimes trial, where he uncovers a shocking secret: Hanna's illiteracy, which she hides from the court at great personal cost. This revelation forces Michael to confront the complexities of justice, guilt, and the enduring impact of the past on the present.