Synopsis: In 1943, a Soviet cypher expert is sent to Canada to work at the Soviet Embassy. The place serves as a cover for espionage activities. Later, his pregnant wife joins him in Canada. After the end of the war, and what with the birth of his child, he considers taking a radical decision that would alter his life and those of his family in a profound way.
Appraisal: It is by no means a masterpiece, but its true story is an interesting one. The transition operating in the central character, from inconditional believing to skepticism and doubt, is well developed, and lies within the constraints of plausibility. Some lines of dialogue like "You don't know what the truth is: you were born too late." have dramatic impact and in my opinion translate well what it must have been like to be born and raised under a totalitarian regime. I can't think of a lot more to say about this film. I enjoyed it moderately.
Rating: 51
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