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She rescues him after finding him collapsed in the street. Soon after, the 30-something woman and teenage boy begin an intense and passionate affair. Hanna and Michael meet as often as they can, their sexual encounters punctuated by his reading of beautiful literature to her. Then one day, she disappears. Eight years later, Manna is on trial for a Nazi war crime and Michael, now a law student, discovers her again in the court room, unaware that he holds the key to her salvation...

Nominated for 5 Academy Awards, this is the masterpiece that saw its stag Kate Winslet, rewarded with every prestigious honour, including an Oscar, BAFTA and Golden Globe'. Produced by Academy Award winners Sydney Pollack and Anthony Minghella and directed by three-time Academy Award" nominee Stephen Daldry, this riveting film also showcases the talents of newcomer, David Kross and Oscar nominee Ralph Fiennes as the adult Michael who can never forget.

Director:

Stephen Daldry [3],

Starring:

Bruno Ganz [13], Lena Olin [42], Ralph Fiennes [36], Kate Winslet [28], David Kross [1],

Screen Formats:

Widescreen 1.78:1

Subtitles:

English

Language and Sound:

English 5.1 Dolby Digital
English Dolby Digital Stereo

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