The Reader · written by David Hare · 2008

Hanna carries Michael’s satchel and pulls him along the street.

Scene 8 of 196 · ≈ 1 min on screen · Act one

Act oneAct two

Begins 3 min into a 1:21 film

The story so farBefore scene 8

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.
Just before
Scene 5
Michael impulsively gets up, rings the bell, and leaves the tram at the next stop.
Scene 6
Michael closes the apartment window in 1995.
Scene 7
In the rain, sick Michael vomits in a courtyard; Hanna, a tram conductress, cleans him and comforts him until he calms.
Scene 8
This scene

8EXT. STREET. DAY

HANNA and MICHAEL walk at a fair pace along a street, dotted with the scaffolding of new building. HANNA is carrying his satchel, she is pulling him by the arm.