What better way to start a Saturday morning with a fantastic trailer? TWC released the first trailer for Stephen Daldry’s upcoming drama “The Reader,” which stars Kate Winslet, Ralph Fiennes, Alexandra Maria Lara, Volker Bruch and Bruno Ganz. The film is based on the book by Bernhard Schlink.

Here’s the official synopsis: Michael Berg is 15 when he begins a long, obsessive affair with Hanna, an enigmatic older woman. He never learns very much about her, and when she disappears one day, he expects never to see her again. But to his horror he discovers that she is a defendant in a Nazi war crimes trial and it soon becomes clear that she is guilty of an unspeakable crime.

The footage after the jump is incredibly powerful and emotional, promising strong performances and an intriguing story. Plus, listen to the fantastic piece of musical excellence in the background. “The Reader” opens Dec. 10, 2008.