The Gardener, the Buddhist & the Spy

by Håvard Bustnes

International Competition

Doc, Italian Premiere

(Germany, Norway, UK / 2025 / 95’)

Rob Moore, a former television producer, pretends to be a journalist for years in order to infiltrate anti-asbestos activists. In reality, he is a spy working for the asbestos industry. When the truth comes out, Rob claims to be a double agent gathering evidence against his corrupt employers. Two journalists agree to tell his story, but soon find themselves caught up in a web of lies. Is Rob a hero or a manipulator? A compelling story of deception, power, and ambiguous truths.