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.
- Just before
- Scene 95
The seminar group rides a train together; Michael and Marthe exchange smiles.
- Scene 96
Outside Mannheim town hall, Michael asks why police are present; Rohl says authorities expect demonstrators for and against.
- Scene 97
At a hearing on pretrial detention, Michael discovers Hanna among the defendants as she confirms her SS service and camp assignments.
- Scene 98
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