Crossroads

A rising French diplomat and ambassador who struggles with a claimed amnesia about a past life as Jean Pelletier. He must prove his identity while navigating love for his wife and pressure from those who would exploit his past. His character sits at the intersection of personal loyalty, public duty, and a dangerous game of memory and deception.

A glamorous nightclub chanteuse and wife who recognizes Talbot as Pelletier. She becomes a key witness to truth and a confidante who wrestles with love, loyalty, and the danger of exposure. Her presence complicates the legal and romantic dynamics surrounding Talbot.

A calculating figure who claims knowledge of Pelletier’s past and masterminds part of the fraud. He extorts money and manipulates testimony to secure a payoff, becoming a pivotal antagonist whose actions threaten Talbot’s life and marriage.

A cunning defense psychologist who challenges the amnesia narrative by discrediting Tessier’s diagnosis. He uses psychological tactics to keep Talbot’s past ambiguous, shaping the defense strategy and courtroom dynamics.

Talbot’s treating psychologist whose diagnosis of amnesia is questioned. Tessier’s testimony becomes a battleground for reliability, highlighting the fragility of medical truth in legal and personal crises.

A glamorous nightclub performer who is used as a witness and a pawn in the complex scheme. Her actions and loyalties influence the outcome and reveal the blurred line between performance and truth.

Pelletier’s mother, living in penury and a potential link to the past. Her demeanor suggests a possible truth about identity, adding emotional weight to the courtroom revelations.

A mysterious figure who demands a million francs and plays a crucial role in the extortion plot. His presence anchors the criminal underworld element of the case and heightens the stakes for Talbot.

The official overseeing the proceedings, whose authority and judgment shape the trial’s course. He is a steady force amid shifting loyalties and hidden agendas.