Based on the true story of a very real con artist, I Love You, Phillip Morris follows Russell (Jim Carrey) as he escapes from prison (repeatedly), falls in love with a man (Phillip Morris as played by Ewan McGregor) for the first time, and leads a double life. Adapted from the book I Love You Phillip Morris: A True Story of Life, Love, and Prison Breaks, the film looks to combine sensitive issues with wry comedy.