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.
- Scenes 97–104
At the trial, Michael finds Hanna among the defendants and hears her admit involvement in selections.
- Just before
- Scene 104
Hanna admits joining the monthly prisoner selections and says new arrivals meant the guards had to move others on because there was not room.
- Scene 105
Michael waits in the lobby as a clerk calls Ms. Mather into court.
- Scene 106
Ilana identifies Hanna and other guards, describing Hanna’s favored readers and asking whether selecting vulnerable women for death was kindness.
- Scene 107
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