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My Father, the Spy

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As a young Soviet student in 1978, Ieva could not have predicted that a holiday visit to her father, Imants Lesinskis, then working in the Soviet mission at the United Nations in New York City, would irreversibly split her life in two. Entangled in a dark spy game, Ieva is forced to leave her former life behind, never to see her mother or her homeland of Latvia again. Pulling back the curtain on the shady behind-the-scenes world of the Cold War, this film tells a daughter's dramatic story of her double-agent father, exploring their relationship against the backdrop of events which have their roots over four decades ago. In order to find herself and understand the game she was part of, Ieva sets out on a journey to the past, confronting family secrets, lies and betrayal.

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What is My Father, the Spy (2019) about?

As a young Soviet student in 1978, Ieva could not have predicted that a holiday visit to her father, Imants Lesinskis, then working in the Soviet mission at the United Nations in New York City, would irreversibly split her life in two. Entangled in a dark spy game, Ieva is forced to leave her former life behind, never to see her mother or her homeland of Latvia again. Pulling back the curtain on…

Who stars in My Father, the Spy?

My Father, the Spy stars Natalija Knipse (Narrator (voice)), Ieva Lesinska (Himself), Imants Lesinskis (Himself (archive footage)), Marta Lesinska (Herself), Rasma Lesinska (Herself). The film was directed by Jaak Kilmi.

How long is My Father, the Spy?

My Father, the Spy has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2019.

Is My Father, the Spy worth watching?

My Father, the Spy holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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