The Tragedy at Emmitt Whistle's 2015 Synopsis - 1960s rural Ohio. Emmitt's world revolves around Emily, a wife half his age, his young son, Jasper, and a broken down house that mirrors his path in life. His potential and best years have slipped through his fingers. When betrayal rears its head, Emmitt must choose between preserving his sanity and giving in to his primal impulses.