The Falcon and the Snowman

Christopher Boyce, once an avid falconer, begins to feel disillusioned with the government after learning of a troubling CIA operation. His father's past as an FBI agent also weighs heavily on his conscience, adding to his growing skepticism.

While working at the secure 'Black Vault' facility, Boyce unintentionally uncovers a CIA plot to eliminate the Prime Minister of Australia. This shocking revelation deepens his dissatisfaction with the deceitful operations of the US government.

Driven by a desire for truth and personal agency, Boyce makes the perilous decision to leak the sensitive information he found to Soviet agents. This risky move sets him on a path fraught with danger and betrayal.

Andrew Daulton Lee, Boyce’s childhood friend and a minor player in the drug scene, becomes entwined in Boyce’s espionage activities. Seeking a way out of his struggles with addiction and financial despair, he sees an opportunity for profit through Boyce's leaks.

Lee takes on the role of a messenger, delivering classified information to Soviet agents in Mexico. His aspirations are fueled by dreams of escaping to Costa Rica, where he believes he can elude prosecution and start anew.

As both men delve deeper into espionage, the bond between Boyce and Lee starts to fray. Lee's increasing drug dependency and ambitions for a larger spy network create friction, drawing the attention of their handler, Alex.

Feeling the pressure from the Soviets, Lee makes a drastic move by throwing a note over the fence of the Soviet embassy in Mexico City. His impulsive action leads to his immediate arrest by Mexican authorities.

After Lee’s arrest, the authorities uncover evidence linking him to Boyce's espionage activities. They discover film rolls and a postcard that could implicate him in a murder investigation, further complicating his situation.

Lee finds himself under intense interrogation as police try to connect him to a crime scene involving a dead police officer. This pressure exposes the fragility of his position and the mounting urgency of his predicament.

Under duress, Lee realizes that he has become a Soviet spy and must navigate treacherous waters to avoid deportation. He contemplates escape to Costa Rica but soon feels the weight of his limited options.

As Lee attempts to return to the US, he is confronted by law enforcement rather than receiving a warm welcome. His arrest marks a turning point in his fate, sealing his association with Boyce's treacherous undertakings.

In a poignant moment of reclaiming his sense of autonomy, Boyce releases his falcon, Fawkes, into the wild. This act symbolizes his desire to escape the entanglements of his current life and reconnect with his former self.

With law enforcement closing in, Boyce is encircled by US Marshals and FBI agents. The stakes rise dramatically, forcing him and Lee to confront the dire consequences of their actions and the inevitability of justice.

In the chilling conclusion to their shared journey, both Boyce and Lee come to understand that despite their skills at evasion, justice is a relentless force that ultimately catches up with them. Their experiences become a stark reminder of the truth that no one can escape their fate forever.