Rich (played by Robert Carradine) is a protagonist in As Is.
A central character who contracts AIDS from Chet, returns to his ex-partner Saul, and ultimately learns about the value of dedicated caregiving and shared grief. Saul (played by Jonathan Hadary) appears in As Is.
One half of the initial gay couple; he takes care of Rich after Rich returns with AIDS, embodying the theme of personal sacrifice and companionship. Brother (played by Alan Scarfe) appears in As Is.
Chet (played by Doug Annear) appears in As Is.
Rich's new lover who transmits AIDS to him, serving as the catalyst for Rich's illness and subsequent journey. Partner (played by Samantha Langevin) appears in As Is.
Brother's Wife (played by Julie Whitfield) appears in As Is.
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Characters
Rich
(played by Robert Carradine) — protagonist
A central character who contracts AIDS from Chet, returns to his ex-partner Saul, and ultimately learns about the value of dedicated caregiving and shared grief.
Saul
(played by Jonathan Hadary) — supporting
One half of the initial gay couple; he takes care of Rich after Rich returns with AIDS, embodying the theme of personal sacrifice and companionship.
Brother
(played by Alan Scarfe) — supporting
Chet
(played by Doug Annear) — supporting
Rich's new lover who transmits AIDS to him, serving as the catalyst for Rich's illness and subsequent journey.
Partner
(played by Samantha Langevin) — supporting
Brother's Wife
(played by Julie Whitfield) — supporting
Key Relationships
Brother's Wife → Brother
(wife)
Rich → Partner
(Social Supportive Friend)
Saul → Chet
(Conflict Romantic Rival)
Rich → Chet
(Romantic New Lover)
Rich → Saul
(Romantic Ex-Partners)
Story Analysis
A poignant exploration of love, loss, and societal stigma during the early AIDS epidemic in 1980s New York.
