The Russian Question

The film is based on the play by K Simonov It is the story of an American journalist who spends time in Russia and sees socialism in action Upon his return to the US a prestigious editor asks him to write a book about his experience He receives a handsome advance for the project and he and his fiancée are able to buy a house a car and other symbols of the American dream But the editors generosity comes with a caveat the book must present a negative picture of Soviet society Will he simply keep the money and do what is expected of him or will he instead tell the truth