25 year old professional screenwriter for kids movies Phil Lester moves from his big fancy house in the middle of the city to a small cozy house by the coast. Everything is so different from what he's used to, it baffles him. Instead of nerve wracking walks down alleyways late at night, there are calming walks along the shore. Most fans and coworkers are confused. He seemed to be happy living in the city, he never showed any signs of wanting to move or not liking the city.
Phil moved in a desperate attempt to get ideas for a new movie, as he's been running low. He believes moving to a different area will introduce him to new people and places, and he knows the move is best for his career. He sets out on a quest for inspiration and he finds it, in the form of a sarcastic, awkward 21 year old boy named Daniel James Howell.
Except, his inspiration has a tail.