Description

In 1964, a 10-year-old English schoolboy is determined to capture the attention of the new girl in his class. His fascination with the rapidly evolving world of astronauts and space travel he feels is his means to impress her. In his quest for this vital knowledge, he begins corresponding first with the son of a U.S. Mercury astronaut, and then the Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin.
However, U.S. government agencies soon become alerted to an alarming reality: Soviet intelligence is exploiting this seemingly innocent exchange to extract critical NASA secrets, potentially shifting the balance of power in the Space Race. As the Soviets gain an early advantage, tensions escalate, and the stakes grow higher with the smile of a pretty girl and the domination of space itself the as prizes at stake.
Set against the backdrop of a vibrant era defined by scientific ambition and geopolitical rivalry, this story weaves together themes of first love, Cold War espionage, and real historical events to deliver a unique, fascinating and exciting story, based on actual events.