BOILED PLOT #890
Saved by hilary

A thief who has a dog-eared cookbook,
a mad scientist who has an imaginary friend, real anger management issues, and no contact with their family,
and a daughter who has a handkerchief and deep blue eyes
sew costumes, look for jobs, and go for a walk
in this horror story / dark comedy / mystery
set in a photo lab and a sparsely-furnished room.