As a law student, Michael sees Hanna, his former lover, on trial for war crimes and must face the secret that shaped their teenage relationship.
- Scenes 1–6
In 1995, Michael prepares breakfast for Brigitte, then is alone in his apartment and looks out the window.
- Scenes 7–24
The sick schoolboy Michael accepts Hanna’s help and returns to her.
- Scenes 25–35
Michael enters an intimate relationship with Hanna, organized around his reading to her.
- Scenes 36–96
Michael alternates between time with Hanna and school; their reading ritual and cycling trip continue while he also spends time with friends.
- Scene 97
Michael sees Hanna in court and learns she served as a camp guard.
- Just before
- Scene 99
Rohl asks Michael what he thought; Michael says it was not what he expected, while Dieter calls it exciting because it is justice.
- Scene 100
The train races through the German countryside.
- Scene 101
At a student party, Marthe sings while Dieter notices Michael alone on the balcony.
- Scene 102
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