'I discovered my father was a spy'

As a young woman Ieva Lesinska was faced with an agonising choice: Betray her father, or leave her mother, friends and homeland of Latvia behind forever.

A film has now been made about her experience called: 'My Father, the Spy.'

Video by: Caitlin Sneddon

Interview producers: Deiniol Buxton & Nathan Gower

Programme: Outlook, BBC World Service

23 February 2022