Charles sees himself as an acting talent from a golden age, destined to follow in the footsteps of Bogart and Grant. Hollywood's spotlight may not have noticed him yet, but when it does, with the aid of makeup and flattering lighting, he will be ready. Charles' boss, however, sees Charles as a forty-something Junior Sales Associate with special needs that can no longer be accommodated. A Well-Lit Life is the story of the day these two visions collide.