The Reader · written by David Hare · 2008

Michael gets out of bed and dresses quickly.

Scene 20 of 196 · ≈ 1 min on screen · Act one

Act oneAct two

Begins 8 min into a 1:21 film

The story so farBefore scene 20

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.
Scene 7
Hanna finds and comforts Michael while he is sick, creating their first connection.
Just before
Scene 17
Workmen look up as Michael rushes across the courtyard and slams the outer door.
Scene 18
At dawn, Michael lies awake and hears a tram pass outside.
Scene 19
A tram moves through the quiet street at dawn.
Scene 20
This scene

20INT. BEDROOM. DAWN

MICHAEL gets out of bed and quickly gets dressed.