In a time of upheaval and prophecies, a child is born in a stable right next to that of a famous religious leader. However, this boy's life becomes a series of comedic misunderstandings and disastrous encounters that lead him to become an accidental messiah. Growing up in first-century Judea, Brian Cohen struggles to find his own purpose while constantly being mistaken for the Savior.
As he grows, his attempts to live a normal life are thwarted by a group of zealous fanatics who believe he is the reincarnation of the Messiah. From his involuntary involvement in a revolutionary organization to his hilarious encounters with Roman authorities, Brian's life turns into a parade of absurd situations where satire and social critique shine brightly.
Unknowingly, he becomes a symbol for a movement he never asked to join. Through it all, Brian just wants to escape this mess, but every attempt to flee turns into a new opportunity for others to follow him. Amid his friends' amusing antics and the misunderstandings that lead to worship, Brian must grapple with his accidental heritage and question the nature of faith and identity. With biting humor and sharp wit, this story shows us how circumstances can take a comedic turn in the life of someone simply trying to be himself.