Our American Friend

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A mysterious first lady, an intrepid journalist, and a secret that could change everything. Tired of the dysfunction in Washington and the antics of President Henry Caine, White House correspondent Sofie Morse decides to leave politics behind. However, a call from First Lady Lara Caine's office piques her curiosity. Lara, born in Soviet Russia and raised in Paris before marrying the brash future president, asks Sofie to write her official biography, seeking to fill in the gaps of her history. As Sofie spends more time in the White House, she develops a bond with Lara, leading to an unexpected friendship. Lara openly shares details about her past, including her father's work as a KGB officer in Paris and the undercover roles of other family members during the Cold War. As Lara's story unfolds, Sofie questions why Lara is revealing such sensitive information to her and why now. Soon, Sofie finds herself entangled in a dangerous game with potentially explosive consequences. This gripping Cold War-era spy thriller, blending elements of a fictional biography, spans from the 1970s to the present, traversing Moscow, Paris, Washington, and New York, exploring themes of power, complicity, and the unexpected influence of individuals on the world stage.