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The Reader (2008)
United StatesR124Min
7.6 ( 266K Votes )
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63 %Post-WWII Germany: Nearly a decade after his affair with an older woman came to a mysterious end, law student Michael Berg re-encounters his former lover as she defends herself in a war-crime trial. The movie explores their complex relationship, the impact of the Holocaust, and the moral questions surrounding Hanna's actions. The story is told through flashbacks, revealing the intense love affair between Michael and Hanna, and their ultimate separation. The trial forces Michael to confront his own complicity and come to terms with the truth.
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