Intimate Affairs is a provocative and sensual drama film that follows the story of an academic scholar named Raphael Himmelstein (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) who becomes obsessed with the secret of sexual desire. He is determined to explore and understand the mysteries of sex and relationships through a scientific and psychological perspective.
To carry out his research, Raphael enlists the help of two beautiful and sexually liberated assistants, Rebecca (Robin Tunney) and Annie (Radha Mitchell), who share his curiosity and passion for the subject. Together, they embark on a journey of exploration that takes them through various sexual experiences, including threesomes, affairs, and unconventional relationships.
As they delve deeper into their experiment, Raphael, Rebecca, and Annie must confront their own personal demons, including past traumas and painful memories. The lines between their professional research and personal desires begin to blur, and they find themselves struggling with intense and often conflicting emotions.
Meanwhile, Raphael's wife, Stephanie (Joanna Going), is growing increasingly suspicious of his behavior and starts to investigate his activities. She becomes entangled in the group's sexual experiments and finds herself questioning her own sexuality and desires.
As the stakes get higher and the emotions more complex, the group becomes entangled in a web of obsession, desire, and betrayal. In the end, they must grapple with the consequences of their actions and decide what they truly want from their relationships and lives.