The Russia House

In a world on the brink of change, Barley Scott Blair, an editor with a penchant for Russian literature, finds himself drawn into the intricate web of international espionage. Stationed in Lisbon and working covertly for British intelligence, his mission is to unravel the intentions of Dante - a brilliant but enigmatic scientist trapped within the rapidly decaying borders of the Soviet Union.As the iron curtain begins to lift and newfound openness sweeps through the nation, Blair must navigate the treacherous landscape of Cold War intrigue to understand what Dante's work truly entails. The film weaves a tale of espionage and intellect, set against the backdrop of a society in flux. Through Barley's journey, audiences will be drawn into the complex interplay between political change and individual ambition - a thought-provoking narrative that examines the implications of science, secrecy, and power during a period of extraordinary global transformation.