James Norton gives a strong performance as the reporter who uncovers and brings to light one of the most terrible events from Stalin’s Soviet era. Set against the backdrop of impoverished farmlands, he slowly realizes that efforts to replace small family farms with larger agricultural operations are not succeeding – and are failing significantly. As expected, this isn't information those in power want shared publicly…

This is a gripping and restrained thriller, blending elements of spycraft with a desperate fight for survival—an exceptionally impactful account based on actual events that hasn't received as much attention as it should have. It’s fortunate that a filmmaker with Agnieszka Holland’s abilities directed 'Mr Jones'.