One Night Stand

Max Carlyle, a successful commercial director in Los Angeles, finds himself grappling with an unexpected moral dilemma during a visit to New York City. His close friend Charlie has recently been diagnosed with AIDS, and amidst this heartbreaking reality, Max encounters Karen, a captivating woman who unknowingly sets off a chain of events that will haunt him for years to come. Despite his happy marriage to Mimi and their two children, Max gives in to the temptation and spends a passionate night with Karen before returning home.The guilt-ridden Carlyle tries to move past this indiscretion but soon realizes he is unable to shake off the lingering effects of his brief encounter. When he is drawn back to New York by circumstances a year later, Max must confront the consequences of his actions and navigate the complexities of love, loyalty, and personal integrity in the face of a life-threatening illness. As he reconnects with Karen and grapples with the impact of his choices on his family and friends, this story unfolds as an intimate exploration of human relationships and our capacity for growth and redemption in the face of adversity.