Oliver, raised by two lesbians in Boston, searches for his biological father, Henry. Set in Rome, the coming-of-age love story confronts the dishonesty of the Roman Catholic Church around gender and sexuality. Oliver explores the art and historical monuments of Rome in an attempt to make sense of the shifting tectonics of cultural change while he grapples with the ambiguity of his past and the promise of his future. The gripping love story of two young men unfolds within the context of Church politics, theology, archaeology, and life in Italy. It invites thoughtful consideration of inherited traditions and ways to imagine new paradigms. It is a sensual and intellectual journey that satisfies on many levels.
