Synopsis

At the center of Castrato is the tragic and sensational suicide of an abusive father and preacher. Haunted by their father's death, his surviving sons come to a less than perfect reunion after their twelve-year estrangement. Amidst the clash of liberal and fundamentalist religious views, Nelson's charged characters and tightly crafted dialogue bring to the forefront the experience of heartfelt struggle, psychological ramifications and long simmering rage.