Intersection (1994 film)

Intersection is a 1994 American romantic drama film directed by Mark Rydell, a remake of the 1969 French film Les Choses de la Vie. The film stars Richard Gere, Sharon Stone, and Lolita Davidovich.

The plot centers on Vincent Eastman (Gere), a successful architect torn between his longtime wife, Sally (Stone), and a passionate younger lover, Olivia Marshak (Davidovich). As he drives to meet Olivia to finally make a decision about their future, he is involved in a devastating car accident.

The film then unfolds primarily through flashbacks, revealing the complexities of Vincent's relationships with both women. It explores themes of infidelity, commitment, love, loss, and the choices people make that define their lives. The flashbacks are intercut with scenes from the aftermath of the accident, showing the rescue efforts and the investigation into the crash. Ultimately, Intersection examines the fragile nature of life and the consequences of indecision. The ending remains ambiguous, leaving the audience to consider the ultimate impact of Vincent's choices. The film received generally negative reviews and was considered a box office failure.