The Reader (2008)

Ralph Fiennes: Michael Berg

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Quotes 

• [last lines] 

  Michael Berg : I was fifteen. I was coming home from school. I was feeling ill. And a woman helped me.

• Michael Berg : I'm aware I was difficult. I wasn't always open with you. I'm not open with anyone.

  Julia : I knew you were distant. You know, I always assumed it was my fault.

  Michael Berg : Julia. How wrong can you be.

• [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.