In postwar Germany, a man named Michael has been haunted for years by the memory of a beautiful woman named Hanna, with whom he had a love affair as a teenager. Much older than Micheal, Hanna mysteriously moved away without saying goodbye, leaving Michael guilt-stricken and confused. Now, years later, Michael finds Hanna again at a war crimes trial, and learns some important missing pieces to her story that help him to better understand both her and himself.
The other top winners: Kate Winslet, best actress for the Holocaust-themed drama "The Reader"; Sean Penn, best actor for the title role of "Milk"; Heath Ledger, supporting actor for "The Dark Knight"; and Penelope Cruz, supporting actress for "Vicky Cristina Barcelona." more »
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