"1962" is a short Cold War spy thriller set in Australia, where two British agents uncover a Soviet infiltrator within the Australian intelligence agency. Sent to inform ASIS in Canberra, they discover the head of ASIS is the communist mole. The film relies on clues like the antagonist's distinctive KGB-trained walk and props such as a Communist Manifesto to convey the story. Amid the espionage backdrop, the plot revolves around the tension of a potential Soviet advantage due to the infiltrator. The film's dialogue and interconnected clues create a web of intrigue, engaging the audience in this classic spy mystery.