Daniel Glass, a compulsive liar, is stuck in a failing relationship and dead-end job with a boss who micromanages him. Just when things can't get worse, he's diagnosed with esophageal cancer, but everyone treats him better because of his diagnosis, giving him a newfound zest for life. However, his diagnosis is later revealed to be a misdiagnosis by an incompetent oncologist, Dr. Ian Glennis.
Daniel's life takes a drastic turn for the worse as a series of unfortunate e...