Running on Empty

When Mort receives the devastating news that he has less than a year to live, his world crumbles. His once-stable life is thrown into chaos when his fiancée, Nicole, unable to cope with the reality of his terminal diagnosis, abruptly leaves him. Feeling abandoned and hopeless, Mort is forced to confront his own mortality and the bleak future that awaits him. With no one to turn to and no desire to live out his remaining days in isolation, Mort finds himself in a state of despair.

In an attempt to make the most of the time he has left, Mort stumbles upon an unconventional dating service that pairs people based on their death dates. This morbidly specific service caters to those who, like Mort, are facing the end of their lives and are searching for a final connection with someone who understands the gravity of their situation. Reluctantly, Mort signs up, hoping to find some semblance of companionship in the limited time he has.

Through the service, Mort is matched with Kate, a woman who is also grappling with her own terminal illness. Like Mort, Kate has a finite amount of time left, and the two quickly bond over their shared understanding of the emotional and existential weight of their circumstances. Despite the grim context of their meeting, Mort and Kate find solace in each other’s company. As they grow closer, they discover that life, even in its final stages, can still offer unexpected joys and moments of connection.

However, Mort’s fragile peace is shattered when he becomes the target of a dangerous and unhinged pimp. This deranged figure begins stalking Mort, threatening his already precarious existence. The pimp’s motives are unclear, but his presence brings an added layer of fear and unpredictability to Mort’s remaining days. As Mort and Kate try to navigate their budding relationship, they must also deal with the looming threat posed by this dangerous man, who seems intent on disrupting the little time they have left.

Despite the mounting tension, Mort and Kate find themselves growing more attached to one another. Their shared understanding of the fleeting nature of life deepens their bond, and they begin to live for the moments they have together, refusing to let fear dictate their final days. Mort, who once felt resigned to his fate, begins to find a renewed sense of purpose through his relationship with Kate.

As the deranged pimp closes in, Mort is forced to confront both the literal and metaphorical threats to his life. In the end, Mort’s journey becomes not just about surviving his remaining time but about finding meaning and connection, even in the face of inevitable death. With Kate by his side, Mort learns that love and companionship can flourish, even in life’s darkest moments. Together, they face their uncertain futures, determined to make the most of the time they have left, all while fighting to outwit the menacing figure stalking them.