The Trip (2002 film)

The Trip is a 2002 epic gay romance that traces the relationship between two men from their initial meeting in 1973 until 1984.

Broken up with Beverly, Alan runs into Tommy a month later while jogging in Griffith Park and invites him for a night out the two have a fantastic time, drinking and doing drugs along the way. At Alans invitation, Tommy stays over at Alans apartment. They sleep in separate rooms until Alan, in the middle of the night, joins Tommy in his bed, claiming the couch is too uncomfortable Tommy leaves to go sleep on the couch. In the morning, Tommy tells Alan he has feelings for him and cant see him again. Tommy also confronts Alan about his own curiosity, prompting Alan to defensively blurt out, Im not a fag like you, okay? Tommy walks out. Feeling horrible about what he said, Alan proceeds to call him nonstop, but Tommy wont come to the phone.Alan proceeds to write his book, which is highly critical of gays and their lifestyle. However, when the manuscript brings an offer for a twobook deal, he doesnt want to sign the contract, as by then he realizes his own feelings for Tommy and rejects his old ideas about the gay community. Against his better judgment, he signs the contract, persuaded by attorney Peter Ray Baker, that its a onceinalifetime opportunity. Moments later, Tommy comes back to Alans apartment to confront him about the phone calls and tell him he doesnt want to hear from him again. Alan takes a chance, grabbing Tommy and kissing him. It begins what will be a 4year relationship. ........

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