Hiroshima mon amour
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The Reader
A quiet, aching film that moves through decades of guilt and memory, leaving a heavy sadness that lingers after the credits.
About 2008 film by Stephen Daldry
Genres drama, prison, romance, coming-of-age
Directed by Stephen Daldry
Written by David Hare
Starring Kate Winslet, Ralph Fiennes, Bruno Ganz, Lena Olin, Alexandra Maria Lara, Karoline Herfurth, Susanne Lothar, David Kross
Music Nico Muhly
Runtime 124 min
Country United States, Germany
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