Nathaniel, accompanied by his awkward son Willis leave Fairview and take a summer road trip to reunite with their quirky relatives in the Deep South. His plan is simple, the vacation will offer an escape from the pressures of the life that he left. The fresh air and the slow pace of the country are just the remedy they need to put their lives back in order. However, plans do not always work out as intended. The Great Willis Tate gives an account of their journey as they struggle to find their footing in a strange place that they once called, home.