Famous for his rapid-fire talking and his sly ways, the self-centred top-shelf literary agent, Jack McCall, can surely talk his way out of almost anything. However, in an attempt to seal the deal with the quiet and peaceful New-Age guru, Dr Sinja, the spiritual leader sees right through Jack, and a magical tree sprouts up in his garden, bearing a strange connection with him. Now, for the first time in his life, Jack needs to be frugal with words, as the mysterious plant sheds a leaf with every word Jack chooses to squander. But, what would happen if the tree lost all its leaves? Can Jack understand the meaning of words, and above all, the essence of life?
—02Jack McCall, played by Eddie Murphy, finds an unusual tree in his yard after an encounter with a spiritual guru. After discovering that with each word he speaks, a leaf drops off of the tree, Jack refuses to speak at all, as doing so will keep the tree, and him, alive. However, his work, marriage, and friendships are ~02