Alternating two parallel universes, based on the two paths the central character's life could take depending on whether or not she catches a train and causing different outcomes in her life. a Sundance Film Festival '98 selection. starring Gwyneth Paltrow in a duel role. Written and Directed by Peter Howitt. Producers: Philippa Braithwaite, William Horberg and Sydney Pollack; Executive Producers: Guy East and Nigel Sinclair. a Mirage production for Intermedia Films. U.S. Distribution by Miramax Films. Filmed in 1997, premiered at Sundance on January 26, 1998 before heading to a limited American release on April 24th, followed by UK/Ireland and the expansion in America on May 1st.