The film tells the story of John, a man who suffers from a psychological condition known as Body Integrity Identity Disorder, a psychological condition in which an individual paradoxically doesn't feel "whole" unless he loses one or more major limbs. When heJohn leaves his wife and goes to find a doctor willing to amputate his arms, it triggers a twisted romp filled with mistaken identities, missed chances, and tragic consequences. The film utilizes the structure of a classic farce, combining it with a darkly philosophical tone. It also explores the ways in which a culture with so much wealth can come to fetishize suffering. But at its heart, ''Armless'' is a fable about acceptance, a meditation on trust, love and marriage.