![]() ![]() ![]() It’s the 70’s, and it’s still fraught to be out and proud as a gay man. The historical context for this story more informs the attitude than it does the actual plot. What starts off as a friendship immediately erupts into an obsessive and unhealthy version of love.Ī character study of a deeply insecure and narcissistic young man, plus the things he and his boyfriend are willing – and unwilling – to do to prove their love for each other. When he starts college, however, things seem to be looking up when he meets the wealthy, effortless, and charismatic Julian. A bit of an outcast, he’s more interested in maintaining his butterfly collection than friendships. Paul recently lost his father and feels adrift in his family. Trigger warnings: death by suicide, death of a parent (the father), gun violence, vehicular manslaughter, suicidal ideation, violent crime, self-harm, explicit sexual content, polite homophobia, references to past hate crimes, mentions of antisemitism, there is a dog who does not get harmed ![]()
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