Plot

An alternative interpretation of a Tooth Fairy legend.

Dust, starring Alan Rickman and Jodie Whittaker, is the short story of a man who follows a young girl and her mum home from school one day. He waits outside their house until nightfall before breaking in. Once inside, events take an unexpected turn...—Anonymous

Attracted by the intoxicating scent of innocence, a cold, stone-faced man watches a girl and her young mum like a hawk. Surrounded by the hustle and bustle of the big city, the strange stalker is invisible, and as the mother and her daughter arrive home, his intention is anyone's guess. But, what does the silent prowler want? Is he after something in particular?—Nick Riganas

This short opens with a young girl standing on the steps outside of an apartment watching the traffic. As a bus passes Allan Rickman is shown watching her. She starts to walk and he is following her across town. The girl and and an adult woman walk to their home. During bath time for the mother, the girl is asleep. he enters the home and goes into the girl's bedroom and grabs a tooth from under her pillow. He quickly grinds it and snorts the powder. After becoming obviously stoned,large black wings emerge from his back and he slammers around. The mother hears this and leaves the tub, dries off, and races to her daughter's room. Before she opens the door, he flies away. The mother enters and after checking the bedroom out, she tells her daughter to shut out the light. Before she goes back to sleep, the little girl checks underneath her pillow, and sees that it is now missing. Curious, she races to her window, and watches him fly off into the moonlight. The short ends with her her at the window with a big smile on her face.