Jack McCall, a fast-talking literary agent, is always looking for shortcuts to get ahead in his career. Obsessed with closing a lucrative deal, he targets Dr. Sinja, a spiritual guru whose book he wants to publish. In his haste and insincerity, Jack pretends to embrace Dr. Sinja's teachings to secure the rights to the book. However, his deceit backfires when a mystical Bodhi tree miraculously appears in his backyard. For every word Jack speaks, a leaf falls from the tree, symbolizing a countdown to his own demise if the tree loses all its leaves. Realizing the gravity of his situation, Jack is forced to find ways to communicate without speaking, drastically altering his relationships and lifestyle.

As Jack's life becomes increasingly complicated by his imposed silence, he begins to see the insanity and negativity that his fast-talking nature brings into his personal and professional life. Trying various methods to save himself and the tree, he starts reevaluating his priorities and values. Through non-verbal communication and introspection, he gains new perspectives on his relationships with family, colleagues, and friends. Jack's journey of self-discovery leads him to confront the deepest truths about who he is and what truly matters to him.