Neil Gaiman's Likely Stories (2016)

Episode Overview

Dean Smith, a nearly 70-year-old photographer, retains a spark in his eye despite his age. During an on-camera interview with Miranda Walker, the celebrated face of culture, she inquires about his muse. Once the cameras stop rolling, Dean reveals a poignant tale about Charlotte, a 19-year-old Penthouse model. As he rummages through old magazines and photographs, it becomes clear that he is haunted by an elusive fantasy. A fleeting moment of sexual awakening tied to a mere image has driven him to spend his life in pursuit of that unattainable ideal.