The Road

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The narrative explores the tumultuous relationship between Ralphy, a young gay man dying of AIDS, and his parents as he expresses his anger through a series of abusive letters while hitchhiking across America. As Ralphy's health deteriorates, his parents confront painful truths about their son and their own strained marriage. They grapple with the dilemma of respecting his wishes to remain away or bringing him home to face the inevitable, highlighting themes of love, misunderstanding, and the complexities of familial bonds in the face of tragedy.