Homophobia, anxiety & fear play out in post marriage equality Australia.
10/28/2024
At the gym, Stuart helps an unwell stranger, Daryl, who dismisses him. Later, he finds Daryl seemingly lifeless in his car, only for Daryl to wake, expecting him.
In a dark car park, Daryl waits for Stuart, mistaking his kindness for a threat. Is his "gaydar" accurate? Will he be exposed?
At the gym, Daryl asks Anthony for Stuart's contact. Anthony reconnects with Stuart, learning he's struggling with homophobic trauma.
Anthony confronts Daryl about Stuart's trauma, discovering Daryl's struggle with internalized homophobia. Feeling helpless, he seeks solace from his family.
Waiting to visit his terminally ill father, Daryl relives assaulting Stuart, confronting his internalized homophobia.
At their father's funeral, Daryl reunites with his sister Louise. Arranged by Anthony, Stuart meets Daryl.
