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The Reader (2008)StorylineTHE READER opens in post-war Germany when teenager Michael Berg becomes ill and is helped home by Hanna, a stranger twice his age. Michael recovers from scarlet fever and seeks out Hanna to thank her. The two are quickly drawn into a passionate but secretive affair. Michael discovers that Hanna loves being read to and their physical relationship deepens. Hanna is enthralled as Michael reads to her from "The Odyssey," "Huck Finn" and "The Lady with the Little Dog." Despite their intense bond, Hanna mysteriously disappears one day and Michael is left confused and heartbroken. Eight years later, while Michael is a law student observing the Nazi war crime trials, he is stunned to find Hanna back in his life - this time as a defendant in the courtroom. As Hanna's past is revealed, Michael uncovers a deep secret that will impact both of their lives. THE READER is a story about truth and reconciliation... Written by The Weinstein Company Plot Summary | Plot SynopsisPlot Keywords:Law | Trial | Law Student | War Crime | Student | »Taglines:Unlock the mystery. »Genres:Drama | RomanceMotion Picture Rating (MPAA)Rated R for some scenes of sexuality and nudity (Approved No. 44922) See all certifications »Parents Guide:View content advisory »DetailsOfficial Sites:Official site [Germany] | Official site [France] | »Country:USA | GermanyLanguage:English | German | Greek | LatinRelease Date:(USA) »Also Known As:Der Vorleser »Filming Locations:Berlin, Germany »Box OfficeBudget:$32,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:$168,051 (USA) (14 December 2008) (8 Screens)Gross:$34,194,407 (USA) (13 May 2009)Company CreditsProduction Co:Weinstein Company, The, Mirage Enterprises, Neunte Babelsberg Film » Show detailed company contact information on IMDbPro » Technical SpecsRuntime:Sound Mix:DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDSColor:ColorAspect Ratio:1.85 : 1Did You Know?TriviaStephen Daldry's first choice for the lead role was Kate Winslet, who originally turned down the offer due to a scheduling conflict with Revolutionary Road. When Nicole Kidman accepted the role, the producers built in a hiatus in order to allow her to finish filming Baz Luhrmann's Australia. However, by the time Kidman was set to begin her scenes on the film, she withdrew because of her pregnancy, vacating the role. Winslet, who was now available, agreed to replace Kidman. »GoofsContinuity: When Michael visits Hanna in prison, when they're sitting at the table talking, Hanna's eye color is a milky blue for a while, and then it shows Michael, then it goes back to a Hanna with brown eyes. »Quotes[first lines]Brigitte: You didn't wake me. Michael Berg: You were sleeping. Brigitte: You let me sleep because you can't bear to have breakfast with me. » Crazy CreditsThere are no opening credits, other than the studio logo. »ConnectionsReferenced in "The Big Bang Theory: The Killer Robot Instability (#2.12)" (2009) »Soundtracks"Making Time"Written by Edwin Phillips, Kenneth Pickett Performed by Creation Courtesy of Polydor Records Ltd. (U.K.) Under License from Universal Music Enterprises » |
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