The Reader

A German teenager begins an intense relationship with an older woman in the years after World War II. When their paths cross again decades later during a war crimes trial, he must confront painful memories, moral responsibility, and the lasting effects of their complicated connection.

My take

You may like this if you enjoy slow-burning, emotionally heavy dramas such as Never Let Me Go, but Not for you if graphic sexual content, morally troubling relationships, or bleak historical themes are difficult to watch.

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