Two men become entangled in a torrid love affair with the same woman. Pierre is Miriam's longtime lover. John is desperately searching for clues about his past when he and Miriam have a fateful encounter in a Berlin train station. The allure of forbidden love becomes irresistible, and an intense love triangle is ignited. Who will Miriam choose? Who will walk away? For two men who desperately adore the same woman and for the woman who loves them equally...there is no easy way out.
Acting
Daniel Craig's pre-fame intensity is almost uncomfortable.
Cinematography
Berlin never looked this misty and morally compromised.
Director
Peter Sehr
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Daniel Craig's first leading film role; he reportedly took it to fund stage work. The underwater scenes nearly drowned his Bond ambitions literally.
Director Peter Sehr originally wanted to adapt Patricia Highsmith but created this original screenplay—explaining why it feels like someone described 'The Talented Mr. Ripley' after three beers.