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.
- Scene 115
Michael recognizes Hanna cannot read while she faces scrutiny over the report.
- Just before
- Scene 118
Michael tells Rohl he has information that could help a defendant but that she wants kept secret; Rohl says he has a moral duty to disclose it.
- Scene 119
A guard tells Hanna that Michael has come to visit; surprised, she rises.
- Scene 120
Michael waits among prison visitors until a guard calls his name.
- Scene 121
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