The Reader - [Official Trailer HD]

Release Date: December 10, 2008 Genre: Drama, Romance, Adaptation Starring: Kate Winslet, David Kross and Ralph Fiennes, Jeanette Hain directed by Stephen Daldry Screenplay: David Hare (screenplay), Bernhard Schlink (Book) Certificate of Studio A: Weinstein Company Synopsis: The 'Reader's ill in Germany after World War II as a teenager, Michael Berg and Hanna helped home by a stranger twice her age. Michael is recovering from scarlet fever and tries to thank Hanna. The two are quickly drawn to apassionate but secret relationship. Michael discovers that Hanna loves to be read and studied their physical relationship. Michael Hanna is like reading from "The Odyssey," "enthusiastic Huck Finn" and "The Lady with the Dog". Despite their intense bond, Hanna mysteriously disappears one day and Michael remains confused and desperate. Eight years later, while Michael is a law student observing the trials of Nazi war crimes, is stunned to find Hanna back in his life - this time asDefendant in the courtroom. Hanna's past is revealed as Michael reveals a deep secret that will affect both their lives. The reader is a story about truth and reconciliation, as a generation coming to terms with the crimes of others.