What would you do if death came knocking at your door? And how would you carry on if your life was instantly turned upside down? Three Fifths delves into the human condition when struggling with unexpected tragedy and alcohol abuse, and also the unplanned relationships that sometimes come our way. Set in Pismo Beach on California's central coast, Three Fifths takes you on a journey of redemption and 'what could have been.' Johnny Silva, a recovering alcoholic and addict, sets off on a weekend getaway at his Uncle Josef's cabin situated in the foothills east of Sacramento. Thrust into an awkward encounter with a homeless man in the small town of Pioneer, Johnny is forced to look back at his past as his new acquaintance tells a tale about a life suddenly launched in an unforeseen direction.