The Communist's Daughter

Synopsis

In the thick of the Reagan '80s, the daughter of two happily married Communists struggles between fitting in at a new high school and upholding her family's outdated beliefs.

First Air Date: 2021-03-19

Last Air Date: 2021-03-19

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 8

Created By: Leah Cameron

Networks: CBC Gem

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Top Cast

Ryan Taerk as Boris McDougald
Sofia Banzhaf as Dunyasha McDougald
Jessica Holmes as Carol McDougald
Aaron Poole as Ian McDougald
Jacob Soley as Boy Scout

Seasons

Season 1 (2021)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Opium for the Masses (2021-03-19)

After an embarrassing encounter with her crush on her first day at a new high school, Dunyasha sidelines her family values and petitions to get a TV. Meanwhile, Ian runs into his old school rival and announces his bid for election.
Ep. 2: The Apple Orchard (2021-03-19)

Dunyasha and Boris devise a plan to raise funds for a television behind their dad’s back. When Ian finds out they exploited an underage worker, he decides to meet them in the middle.
Ep. 3: New Kid From the Soviet Block (2021-03-19)

To get closer to Marc, Dunyasha decides to sign up to audition for the school's musical where she meets a new transfer student from the USSR. Things are starting to look up for her until her new comrade blows her audition out of the water.
Ep. 4: Mall Bangs (2021-03-19)

With the McDougald's funds tied up in Ian's campaign, Carol gives Dunyasha a haircut that is sure to turn heads -- but not in the way Dunyasha was hoping.
Ep. 5: This Means War (2021-03-19)

When Rod Bigmann's campaign fires shots at Ian and his family's values, Dunyasha stands up for her dad in a volatile way. Will her impulsions hinder the progress she's made?
Ep. 6: 99 Pink Balloons (2021-03-19)

To celebrate International Women's Day, Carol takes back her brand by re-adopting her maiden name while Dunyasha has a sleepover with Jasmine and increasingly more wary Tatiana.
Ep. 7: The Great Ward Five Debate (2021-03-19)

It's the final debate between Ian and Rod before the election and things are heated. Tensions grow hotter when Tatiana shows up and reveals information that could rock the fate of Ian's success and the McDougald family bond.
Ep. 8: Dream the Impossible Dream (2021-03-19)

With opening night of the musical and the election falling on the same night, Dunyasha must decide which team to support. Can fragmented relationships be reconciled?