A suicidal man (Tom Sizemore) recruits a struggling filmmaker to document the last day of his life. But before he kills himself he wants to confront his boss and his ex-wife. As his rage builds up, his world is turned upside down. Co stars Ving Rhames.

Film Trivia

• Tom Sizemore has admitted that while in the middle of filming a particularly emotional scene he broke down in tears. He was so upset that he couldn't carry on filming for the rest of the day.
• Saul Rubinek, who stars in this film as Max's boss, also starred as Donny Douglas on the hit television series Frasier.

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