Lousy Carter, a burned-out college professor, receives the news that he has only six months to live. This revelation liberates him from his daily worries and obligations, prompting him to disregard his medical bills and chase his forbidden desires.
He tries to seduce his student Gail and engages in an affair with Olivia, the wife of his friend and colleague Herschel. Additionally, he maintains contact with his ex-girlfriend Candela. As he grapples with his mortality, Lousy resurrects a long-abandoned animation project.
The film offers a sharp exploration of mortality, replete with dry humor and awkward confrontations, including a memorable funeral scene set in a bowling alley.