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Silent Friends (2025)
Mike is a married man whose life changes after a hidden affair leaves him HIV positive. Struggling with guilt, fear, and the impact on his marriage, he begins attending a support group. There he meets Wes, a gay man dealing with his own experiences and stigma around HIV. Through their conversations and growing friendship, the two men confront shame, secrecy, and the emotional fallout of the diagnosis. Their connection becomes a space for honesty and reflection as Mike re-examines his relationships, identity, and responsibility toward the people in his life.
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Mike is a married man whose life changes after a hidden affair leaves him HIV positive. Struggling with guilt, fear, and the impact on his marriage, he begins attending a support group. There he meets Wes, a gay man dealing with his own experiences and stigma around HIV. Through their conversations and growing friendship, the two men confront shame, secrecy, and the emotional fallout of the diagnosis. Their connection becomes a space for honesty and reflection as Mike re-examines his relationships, identity, and responsibility toward the people in his life.
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Genre:Drama
Written By:Greg Osborne
In Theaters:6/28/2025
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Runtime:79 minutes
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