Intersection (1994)

Director
Mark Rydell

Main cast
Richard Gere; Sharon Stone; Lolita Davidovich; Martin Landau; Jennifer Morrison

Genres
Drama, Romance

Description
During a car accident, Vincent Eastman watches his whole life flash before his eyes, and he doesn't like what he sees. While maintaining the semblance of a marriage with his wife, Sally, Vincent has been carrying on with a mistress, Olivia. She's everything Sally isn't -- warm, passionate, carefree. So why can't he choose between the two, especially when his indecision is taking its toll on his daughter?


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