Undetectable (2015) - full transcript

Adam, a gay man living with undetectable HIV, must confront the guilt tormenting him in his dreams after betraying and infecting his now dying ex-lover, Raphael. As Adam sets out to reconnect with Raphael on the anniversary of their diagnosis, he discovers that they have both been living nightmares of their own.

- What time is your appointment?

- Nine.

You want
some breakfast?

- I'm getting a
blood test today.

- Everything will
be all right Adam.

- I love you.

- I love you too.

Don't be nervous all right.

- I won't.

I'm sorry
I kept you waiting.

- No problem Dr. Nazemi.



- You look good Adam,
how have you been?

- Fine, thank you.

Working a lot, I've been
trying to keep myself busy.

- Good, I'm happy to hear.

Let's go over your
results, shall we?

- Yeah.

- Your blood count
came back normal.

Your t-cell count is also
on par with the last test.

Liver normal, kidney
also came back normal.

Your cholesterol
seems a bit higher

than the last six months.

Don't worry I'll just
prescribe something for that.

The good news is
that your viral load

is within undetectable levels.



The treatment has the virus
under complete control.

You have any questions?

- No, no.

This is all good news, isn't it?

- I know this year has been
really difficult for you

but you have to be
proud of yourself.

You have taken all the
necessary measures to keep

yourself in the best
health possible.

I know, I
know, it's just that--

- What's the matter?

- It's stupid, it's
just I've been,

I've been having
these night terrors.

Night terrors?

- Adam, some of the
medications prescribed

to treat your condition
may cause hallucinations

and anxiety.

I assure you, they're only
documented side effects

in patients with your condition.

- No, no, no!

I'm sorry.

I'm going to refer
you to one of my colleagues.

Speaking out to somebody about
what's really bothering you,

it's going to help
you feel better.

I know exactly
what you're thinking.

Shit, Rafael you
scared the crap out of me.

- It's missing
something, isn't it?

Well it's nice to see
you too my boo-boo.

To what do I owe the pleasure?

- I wanted to see you.

- How thoughtful of you.

Here.

Look at me.

Do you like what you see?

Good, now please carry on.

- Look Rafael I know
you're upset with me--

- I am not upset Adam!

I'm just trying to
figure out what's missing

from my painting.

I've been out of
inspiration lately.

What is it that you want?

I went to
the doctor today.

Has it
been a year already?

Well I barely noticed it.

I guess time just flies when
you're having so much fun.

- I'm undetectable.

- You make it sound
like it's hell.

- It's not hell
it's just, limbo.

- I played this blame
game a thousand times,

and I am bored to death with it.

No hurt feelings
between you and I.

Do not feel guilty.

Okay.

- I can't help it.

I felt terrible this whole year.

I needed to speak
to someone Rafael

and you're the only
one who could--

- What?

What Adam, what?

Understand you?

- Make me feel better.

You always knew how to
make me feel better.

- It's me, me, me,
always with you.

- I was worried
about you, I swear.

I heard your condition
had worsened.

They said you were
doing really bad.

- And I heard you
have a new boyfriend.

Tell me, did you already
get him sick also?

- He just tested
negative Rafael.

We use protection.

Make sure he's always safe.

- Well I bet you two don't
fuck the way we used to.

There's no way.

- We're in love Rafael.

Unconditional love

I wish I didn't--

- What?

You wish you
didn't, cheat on me?

Yes.

- I have something for you.

I want you to have
it before, well,

before it's too late.

- It's beautiful.

- Thank you.

I want you to do
me a favor Adam.

When you go home tonight, I
want you to get some rest.

And when you wake
up in the morning,

I want you to turn
the hour glass on

for the first hour of your day.

Don't think about the past,

ignore the uncertainty
of the future.

Forget about your problems
and just be present.

You'll find that the
more sand escapes through

the hour glass, the clearer
you'll see through it.

♪ Just a little bit complicated

♪ Keeps you awake

♪ Just get close to somebody

- He's beautiful Adam.

I definitely see what you see.

- Rafael help me.

- I thought about you, I did.

Every single day.

You know I would've
fought this thing with you

if you hadn't left me.

- What the fuck is going on?

What did you do to me?

- Shh,

I want you to let it go.

Do you know how many
hours are in a year Adam?

8,760 hours,

the first 2,100
hours were the worst.

I was sick, I was dumped
by my cheating boyfriend.

The one who got me sick
in the first place.

I was left alone.

Like I was nothing.

Like I was invisible!

I'm not invisible.

I loved you.

You're my boo-boo.

And you say that
you're undetectable.

That's exactly how
you made me feel.

You made me feel
like I don't exist.

- What are you doing?

- The first six months went by

and I wasn't doing so well.

My infection kept getting worse

and the doctor said
there was nothing

that they could do for me.

So I went to go
visit my parents.

And they shut the
door in my face.

So, I took matter
in my own hands.

And sadly, well, it
didn't work out so well.

When I thought,
everything was lost,

she came to me,
to my rescue Adam.

She chose me, she detected me.

And she said to me.

- Yesterday is the past.

Tomorrow
is the future.

- Today is a gift.

- Babe, babe, it
was just a dream.

Are you okay?

- Yes, yes.

- Are you sure?

Are you gonna be okay today?

- Today?

- Beautiful service right?

So did you notice his
parents didn't show up?

I couldn't believe it.

- Yeah I don't think he
wanted them there anyway.

- I just think it's awful.

After all that pain,
to die alone like that.

- Can you just not
talk about it anymore?

I really don't want
to speak about it--

Imagine the pain--

- Let me finish.

I'm sorry.

I just really don't
want to speak about him

when I'm with you.

I paid my respects,
said my goodbyes,

and now I'm ready to move on.

- You're right.

- Want to go get dinner?

- Sure, just let me change.

How about that French
restaurant on Melrose?

Read great things
about it on Yelp.

They have really nice waiters,

but candlelight, I know
how you feel about that.

What?

What is it?

- You look ravishing my boo-boo.

- Boo-Boo?

I'll take it.