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.
- Just before
- Scene 37
Michael plays handball confidently with Holger and Rudolf; the game ends at the whistle.
- Scene 38
An empty tram crosses the eerie dawn streets as Michael walks alongside and boards it.
- Scene 39
Michael sees Hanna conducting the tram and smiles; she makes no acknowledgement and turns away, leaving him bewildered.
- Scene 40
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