Unraveling a Family Secret

Sixteen-year-old Alex Foley arrives in Moscow, confused and anxious following the arrest of his parents for espionage by the FBI. Initially believing in a misunderstanding, Alex and his older brother, Tim, are confronted by Russian authorities who reveal that their parents are actually Russian spies operating under assumed identities. As the boys are taken into a van by Russian operatives, they confront the shocking realization that their entire upbringing has been based on deception, feeling increasingly betrayed by their parents' hidden lives. This moment fundamentally shifts Alex's perception of his identity, as he grapples with the uncomfortable reality that he is the child of spies.